@article{(Open Science Index):https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10013480,
	  title     = {Leadership, Corruption, and Governance in Nigeria Since 1960: The Way Forward},
	  author    = {Keke and  Reginald Chikere},
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	  abstract     = {This paper examined leadership failure consequent on endemic corruption as being the bane of good governance in Nigeria since independence in 1960 and the way forward. Nigeria is lavishly gifted by nature of abundance in human and material resources to be harnessed a strategic, resolute, ingenious, and inventive leadership. For leadership to drive sustainable growth in society, it must be rooted in the cultural values of the people. This, however, is contrary in Nigeria owing to unscrupulous leadership miscarriage, corruption, and bad governance. Using the eclectic approach, the paper scrutinizes the issues of leadership, corruption, and governance to clearly show how bad leadership and governance have destroyed the national fabric and the way out of Nigeria's development quack mire. Furthermore, this paper examined the perplexing nature of corruption in Nigeria that has made it the only lucrative endeavor for politicians and their cronies, leading Nigeria to be regarded as the world's poverty capital. This paper advocates that Nigerians and the international community must endeavor to enshrine effective leadership and good governance through strong institutions, laws, and individuals who have zero tolerance for corruption and mediocrity in the polity. It is only when this is done that Nigeria will be a better place for present and future generations. },
	    journal   = {International Journal of Law and Political Sciences},
	  volume    = {18},
	  number    = {1},
	  year      = {2024},
	  pages     = {30 - 35},
	  ee        = {https://publications.waset.org/pdf/10013480},
	  url   	= {https://publications.waset.org/vol/205},
	  bibsource = {https://publications.waset.org/},
	  issn  	= {eISSN: 1307-6892},
	  publisher = {World Academy of Science, Engineering and Technology},
	  index 	= {Open Science Index 205, 2024},
	}