Federal Government is set to improve its whistleblowing policy by introducing a new draft bill aimed at providing comprehensive legal protection for whistleblowers.
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, disclosed this at a one-day sensitization workshop on the policy’s implementation in Abuja on Wednesday.
Edun said the initiative is designed to address existing challenges in the policy’s execution and to encourage more individuals to report corruption and misconduct in government affairs.
He highlighted the policy’s successes, noting that since its launch in 2016, significant recoveries have been made, including over N83 billion, $609 million, and approximately 5.5 million euros.
The upcoming draft bill, which will soon be presented to the National Assembly, aims to create a robust legal framework to protect whistleblowers, ensuring their reports are managed confidentially and acted upon swiftly.
“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.
“Those who are public-spirited, brave, courageous, committed, and determined to do the right thing must, should, and will be protected.
Edun emphasized that the administration under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is dedicated to upholding the rule of law to enhance transparency and accountability.
