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February 2, 2026Open Access

Corruption as a Social Norm in Nigeria: Rethinking Accountability in Public Institutions

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DPDr. Akhogbai Emmanuel Monday Ph.D

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Overview

Article analyzes how corruption functions as a social norm in Nigeria, suggesting new accountability strategies.

Key Points

  • The aim is to analyze corruption in Nigeria not just as misconduct, but as a socially embedded norm that affects public institutions.
  • Utilizes social norms theory to understand corruption as a collective action problem.
  • Examines corruption as socially embedded rather than simply as individual or institutional failure.
  • Proposes accountability strategies that focus on norm change rather than purely legal enforcement.
  • Corruption is viewed as an expected mode of interaction rather than deviant behavior.
  • Oversight institutions are often ineffective due to the entrenched social norm surrounding corruption.
  • Proposes new strategies including elite signaling and narrative transformation to enhance accountability.

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Dr. Akhogbai Emmanuel Monday Ph.D (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6980feabc1c9540dea810ef5https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18438004
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