Effect of Corruption on Leadership and Productivity in the Local Government System in Nigeria: a Case Study of Benue State, Nigeria

Abstract

The study investigated the effect of corruption on leadership and productivity in the local government system in Nigeria: a case study of Benue State using a sample size of 363 respondents cut across the three senatorial district of the State. The study made use of the descript survey design and analysed the data using chi-square test. The study found out that corruption has significance effect on leadership and productivity in the study area and therefore recommended the repositioning and strengthening of the agencies involved in the fight against corruption for optimal performance.