CURBING CORRUPTION IN NIGERIA USING POLYA’S MODEL OF SOLVING PROBLEMS IN A MATHEMATICS CLASS

Abstract

This paper adopted an algorithm for fighting corruption by integrating Polya's problem solving model with 5 ways of reducing corruption as suggested by Transparency International. Concerted efforts were made in the paper to review relevant literature on Corruption in post-millennium -Nigeria and the place of Mathematics in addressing the menace of corruption. The review led to the conclusion that more efforts need to be put in place by the government to aggressively and methodically fight corruption in Nigeria. To do so, the polya model should be religiously applied using the 5 ways that government and citizens can make progress in the fight against corruption as identified by Transparency International.