President Bola Tinubu is expected to present the whistleblowing policy to the National Assembly for legislative action in the near future.
This update was provided by Wale Edun, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
He disclosed this on Wednesday in Abuja during a meeting tagged “Implementing the whistle-blowing policy in Nigeria issues, challenges and the way forward.”
Edun explained that the Federal Government expects the support of Nigerians in making the policy work towards enhancing transparency and accountability.
“The policy does provide mechanisms for protection and it is our duty to uphold these provisions and support those who come forward in the interest of the public,” the minister said.
“Those who are public-spirited, brave, courageous, committed, and determined to do the right thing must, should, and will be protected.
“It’s a fact that a successful whistleblowing policy involves receiving verifiable reports, conducting thorough investigations to authenticate them, and taking appropriate action to enforce compliance with the law.”
The minister emphasized that the whistleblowing policy is a key component of the government’s strategy to ensure integrity within the nation’s public institutions.
He also noted that the policy aims to ensure that public institutions remain accountable to Nigerians. It empowers citizens to act as watchdogs, overseeing activities, particularly concerning public finances and resources that belong to the people.