NIGERIAN LEGISLATURE AND ADMINISTRATION OF CONSTITUENCY PROJECTS IN NIGERIA: (2015 – 2020)
Abstract:Constituency projects are not peculiar to
Nigeria alone. Since its inception in Nigeria, there have been various
perceptions that constituency projects are conduit pipe for the legislators to
siphon money because of its mode of operations over the years. This study seeks
to assess the Nigerian legislature and the administration of the constituency
projects in Nigeria. The study adopted a survey research approach and data were
sourced from primary and secondary sources and analyzed using simple percentage
and chi-square. The finding indicates, amongst others, that there is no legal
framework establishing constituency projects rather convention and it also
shows that it is an avenue where corruption thrives. The study also pointed out
that corruption; lack of constitutional/legal framework and lack of proper monitoring
and evaluation affect the proper administration of constituency projects in
Nigeria. Accordingly, amongst others, the study recommends that there should be
a legal framework established by the act of parliament for constituency
projects. Also, an agency should be created to oversee constituency projects in
Nigeria as well as proper monitoring and evaluation to curb corruption.