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Corruption and Socio-Economic Development in Nigeria: A Case Study of Akwa Ibom State

Corruption is a pervasive and detrimental phenomenon that continues to hinder socioeconomic development in many regions around the world. While a number of studies have explored corruption and socio-economic development, few have focused on examining the phenomenon in Akwa Ibom State. To fill the gap, this study assesses the effects of corruption on socio-economic development of Nigeria using Akwa Ibom State as a unit of analysis. Relying on the expository strength of the Elite Theory and with rigorous application of data generated from the interview question and documentary sources. The study…