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Anti-Corruption Framework for Sub-National Governance: A Public Sector Reform Model for Akwa Ibom State Civil Service
Corruption remains a persistent barrier to effective governance in Nigeria’s sub-national administrations, undermining service delivery and citizen trust. This study examined anti-corruption practices in the Akwa Ibom State Civil Service with the aim of developing a reform model to strengthen transparency, accountability, and citizen engagement. Anchored on Social Exchange Theory, an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design was employed, beginning with a quantitative survey of 407 respondents across ministries and agencies, complemented by key informant interviews and documentary analysis. …
