Tackling corruption in the distribution of Covid-19 palliatives and public health facilities in Nigeria: legal insights and strategic blueprint for future emergencies

Q1 Social Sciences Journal of Financial Crime Pub Date : 2023-08-14 DOI:10.1108/jfc-03-2023-0055
O. Olujobi, Tunde Ebenezer Yebisi
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Purpose The purpose of this study is to examine the corruption prevalent in the distribution of COVID-19 palliatives during the lockdown and movement restrictions in the country. This study seeks to analyse the current state of corruption in the distribution of COVID-19 palliatives and public health facilities in Nigeria while also providing a legal insight and strategic blueprint to combat corruption. To this end, this study will address the current legal framework for combating corruption and build upon this to formulate a working strategy for tackling corruption in the future. Design/methodology/approach Using a doctrinal legal research methodology, this study draws upon existing literature, tertiary data sources and information from the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control. The collected data is analysed and compared with current literature to identify key findings. Rent-seeking and utilitarian theories of the law were examined to guide this study. This study offers useful insights into combating corruption. The use of this method is justified, as it enhances the credibility of the findings on the importance of strategies for future emergencies. This legal research approach is consistent with the law and can be easily verified. The empirical aspect of this study involved a survey of multidimensional health-care and economic data set of 36 states in Nigeria plus the Federal Capital Territory on COVID-19 in Nigeria. A survey linearised regression model was estimated to determine the influence of government revenue and public health-care facilities in the control of the virus spread in Nigeria. Findings This study reveals the need for emphasis on the imperative of combating corruption in the distribution of COVID-19 palliatives and establishing economic resilience through transparent and accountable practices, supported by legal frameworks. Research limitations/implications Rent-seeking and utilitarian theories of law are evaluated because of their impacts on combating corruption. The limitation of this study is the intricacy of gathering data on COVID-19 palliatives corruption in Nigeria because of secrecy and the absence of reliable data on the subject. Practical implications Estimating the exact number of stolen palliatives and their fiscal impact on Nigeria's economy proves to be a formidable task because of the covert nature of corruption. This study equips policymakers in Nigeria with a better understanding of the legal challenges posed by corruption in the health care sector and provides an effective strategy to combat it. Social implications The lack of reliable data on the extent of palliative theft hinders the ability of lawmakers to enact effective legislation and strategies for combating corruption in the distribution of COVID-19 palliatives and addressing future emergencies in Nigeria. The policy implications of this study can assist policymakers in Nigeria and other countries in formulating measures to combat corruption in the distribution of COVID-19 palliatives and other future emergencies. Furthermore, it recommends the overhaul of anti-corruption laws and mechanisms in Nigeria to ensure effective measures against corruption. Originality/value In conclusion, this study contributes to knowledge by proposing a legal model centred on people's participation to enhance transparency and accountability in future palliative distribution processes. This study recommends legal strategies that can effectively address corruption in future emergencies or shocks. This study proposes a strategic blueprint to tackle corruption in the future. This blueprint includes an analysis of existing laws and regulations, as well as potential policy changes and legislative reform. This study also includes recommendations for improved enforcement and oversight mechanisms and for improved public awareness and education. As part of this, this study considers the potential for public–private partnerships to increase transparency and accountability in public health and health-care services.
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解决尼日利亚分发Covid-19缓解药和公共卫生设施中的腐败问题:法律见解和未来紧急情况的战略蓝图
目的本研究的目的是研究在该国封锁和行动限制期间,新冠肺炎缓解药物的分配中普遍存在的腐败现象。本研究旨在分析尼日利亚新冠肺炎缓解药物和公共卫生设施分配中的腐败现状,同时为打击腐败提供法律见解和战略蓝图。为此,本研究将探讨当前打击腐败的法律框架,并在此基础上制定未来打击腐败的工作战略。设计/方法论/方法本研究采用理论法律研究方法,借鉴了现有文献、三级数据来源和尼日利亚疾病控制中心的信息。对收集的数据进行分析,并与现有文献进行比较,以确定关键发现。本文考察了寻租理论和功利主义法律理论对本研究的指导作用。这项研究为打击腐败提供了有益的见解。使用这种方法是合理的,因为它提高了关于未来紧急情况战略重要性的调查结果的可信度。这种法律研究方法是符合法律的,很容易得到验证。本研究的实证方面涉及对尼日利亚36个州和联邦首都地区关于新冠肺炎的多维医疗保健和经济数据集的调查。估计了一个调查线性回归模型,以确定政府收入和公共医疗设施在控制尼日利亚病毒传播方面的影响,在法律框架的支持下。研究的局限性/含义寻租和功利主义法律理论因其对反腐败的影响而受到评价。这项研究的局限性在于收集有关新冠肺炎缓解尼日利亚腐败的数据的复杂性,因为这一问题保密且缺乏可靠的数据。实际含义由于腐败的隐蔽性,估计被盗缓解药物的确切数量及其对尼日利亚经济的财政影响是一项艰巨的任务。这项研究使尼日利亚的政策制定者更好地了解医疗保健部门腐败带来的法律挑战,并提供了一个有效的打击策略。社会影响缺乏关于姑息性盗窃程度的可靠数据,阻碍了立法者制定有效立法和战略,打击新冠肺炎缓解和应对尼日利亚未来的紧急情况。这项研究的政策影响可以帮助尼日利亚和其他国家的政策制定者制定措施,打击新冠肺炎缓解药物分发和其他未来紧急情况中的腐败。此外,它建议彻底改革尼日利亚的反腐败法律和机制,以确保采取有效的反腐败措施。独创性/价值总之,这项研究提出了一个以人民参与为中心的法律模式,以提高未来缓和分配过程的透明度和问责制,从而为知识做出了贡献。这项研究建议了能够在未来的紧急情况或冲击中有效解决腐败问题的法律战略。这项研究提出了未来解决腐败问题的战略蓝图。这份蓝图包括对现有法律法规的分析,以及潜在的政策变化和立法改革。这项研究还包括关于改进执法和监督机制以及提高公众意识和教育的建议。作为其中的一部分,本研究考虑了公私伙伴关系在提高公共卫生和医疗保健服务透明度和问责制方面的潜力。
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