ABSTRACT
This study was conducted into the Role of Internal Auditors in Government
Parastatals with N.N.PC. as a case study. The study is divided into five
chapters.
Chapter one introduces the subject matter as well as the object of the case
study. It presents the proposal for the work and the significance of the
study. Finally, it defines key terms used in the study.
Chapter Two presents literature review on theoretical framer-work of
auditing and internal auditing in particular. Government parastatals and
corporate irregularities were also discussed in this chapter.
Chapter three presents the procedure adopted by the researcher in the
conduct of the study. This involves the gathering of data which will be
analyzed and presented with a view of finding solution o the research
problems.
Chapter four deals with the data analysis and discussion and testing of
hypothesis. Tables and percentages as well as chi-square were used in
analyzing and testing the hypothesis.
Chapter five, being the conclusively chapter, presents a summary of
findings and recommendations. The limitations of the study were also
discussed and suggestions for further studies made.
