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CORRUPTION AND THE MISUSE OF PUBLIC OFFICE IN THE COMMONWEALTH: THE PREVENTIVE ROLE OF LAW TEACHERS IN NIGERIA AND SOUTH AFRICA
Abstract
There is a global concern about the scourge of corruption and misuse of public office which has ravaged and is still ravaging countries within the Commonwealth. The devastating effect of corruption has brought about increased public interest in the form of scholarly articles and public policy research on the subject, which needs to be continually appraised and taught thereby creating an avenue for the relevance of law teachers in the fight against corruption and misuse of public office. The paper observes that corruption undermines democratic institutions, affects economic growth and development. The paper focuses on Nigeria and South Africa and relies on these countries specific initiatives and experience to discuss the subject matter in the Commonwealth. In the bid to tackle the scourge of corruption, the paper posits that law teachers have a role to play; this can be achieved through curriculum development, revised teaching method, research and publications. By introducing the concept of anti-corruption mechanisms in universities, it is hoped that students will understand, accept and live up to the standard of the virtues of accountability and transparency in public service.
Keywords: Corruption, Misuse of Public office, Law Teachers and the Commonwealth