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ABSTRACT
This study investigated corruption and national development. The study focused on oil theft and bunkering in Nigeria. The combination of crude oil theft, illegal refining and pipeline vandalism has become a major threat to Nigeria in meeting its revenue projections in recent time that is, Oil theft and bunkering exacerbate Nigeria's development challenges, siphoning of valuable resources and perpetuating a cycle of instability and environmental degradation. The paper adopted a Descriptive/survey research approach using both primary and secondary source. The study revealed that there are illegal activities as regards oil theft and bunkering in the Niger Delta Region. The study further proved that persistence vandals in the Niger Delta region is due to the enthroned corruption by Nigerian elites, governments inappropriate policies, high level of youth unemployment, ineffective and corrupt law enforcement agencies and international crime collaborations. The study also revealed that Nigerian government have made attempts to curb these challenges from different approaches encompassing legal, institutional, social, and economic dimensions which includes; Strengthening legal enforcement mechanisms and instituting robust anticorruption measures which are pivotal steps in the fight against corruption., but the oil thefts, vandals in recent times clearly indicates that success has not been achieved. The study concluded that the fight against corruption and oil theft/bunkering is not merely a legal or institutional challenge; it is a moral imperative and a collective responsibility. It requires all stakeholders on baord to effect meaningful change and uphold the principles of integrity, transparency, and justice. hence recommendations were proffered to put an end to oil thefts, pipeline vandals in order to make Nigeria economic robust and business destination by international bodies. Some of this recommendation includes Implementing and enforcing stringent anti-corruption laws to hold perpetrators accountable and deter corrupt practices. Strengthen legal frameworks to prosecute offenders and ensure swift and impartial justice, Forge partnerships with neighboring countries, international organizations, and law enforcement agencies to combat transnational corruption and illicit activities. Enhance information sharing, intelligence cooperation, and coordinated efforts to disrupt criminal networks.
