Analysis of Incidences of Corruption in the Nigerian Power Sector: Implications on Sustainable Development

This paper reviews corruption as an endemic menace militating against sustainable development in Nigeria from the power sector perspective. The study is aimed at exposing the negative relationship that exists between corruption and development, with the Nigerian power sector as its focal point. This research work is indeed a must read for policy makers and policy implementers if the cankerworm (Corruption) must be expelled from the Nigerian society. Information for the study was gathered using the secondary source of data collection which include; journals, textbooks and the internet. For further clarification, the Systems theory was adopted as its theoretical framework. However, the study realized and offers some primary causes liable for the sustenance of corruption which includes colonialism, prolonged military dictatorship and ethnic chauvinism. Also, the paper explores the negative impacts of corruption on the economic and the socio-political sectors of the society. Finally, the work proposes some possible solutions to counter the hazards of corruption which include; Regard for leadership Ethics, Respect for the rule of law, Transparency and accountability for leaders through availability of pre-Paid meters for all consumers, maintenance of electricity distribution channels for sufficient availability of electricity supply, enforcement of punitive measures for offenders regardless of societal status, among others.