THE IMPACT OF CORRUPTION ON SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT A CASE STUDY OF SOKOTO SOUTH LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA
Abstract
ABSTRACT
This study examines the impact of corruption on sustainable economic development using the Sokoto South Local Government Area (LGA) Secretariat as a case study. A quantitative survey research design was adopted to enable the collection of numerical data and provide objective insights into how corrupt practices affect administrative efficiency and developmental outcomes. The study population consisted of 220 staff members across major departments within the secretariat, from which a sample size of 142 respondents was determined using the Yamane (1967) formula. A stratified random sampling technique was employed to ensure fair representation across all departments. Data were collected through structured questionnaires designed in line with the research questions and hypotheses. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive statistics such as frequencies and percentages, while Chi-square tests were used to evaluate the relationship between corruption and sustainable economic development. The Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS) facilitated the analysis. Ethical considerations including confidentiality, voluntary participation, and institutional permission were fully observed. The methodology provides a reliable framework for understanding the extent to which corruption undermines sustainable economic development at the local government level.
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