Press Statement The continued persecution of whistleblowers by agents of state is threatening the effectiveness of the whistleblower policy introduced by the government to curb endemic corruption in the Nigeria. Coordinator, African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), Chido Onumah, stated this in a press statement released on Wednesday. He said at least…
Whistleblowing: AFRICMIL, YIAGA-Africa collaborate on awareness campaign
The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) and Youth Initiative for Advocacy Growth and Advancement (YIAGA)-Africa have agreed to collaborate on winning the fight against corruption and raising awareness on the whistle blowing policy among Nigerian youths. The agreement was reached today during a courtesy call by the AFRICMIL to YIAGA-Africa. While AFRICMIL…
Whistleblowing: ICPC lauds AFRICMIL on sensitization campaign
The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) has commended the African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) for taking the initiative in creating awareness and garnering support for the whistleblower policy and the fight against corruption in the country. The Acting Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Musa Abubakar Abdullahi, gave the…
AFRICMIL commends court for voiding suspension of Hon Jibrin and validating whistleblower protection
Press Release The African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL), has commended the court judgment nullifying the suspension of a member of House of Representatives, Honourable Abdulmumin Jibrin. The court also ordered that all the salaries due to him be paid for the period he was suspended. AFRICMIL described the judgment handed down May…
Civil society groups condemn recurring threats against Amnesty International Nigeria
Press Release We, the undersigned civil society groups that work at the intersection of the protection and promotion of human rights and good governance in Nigeria, condemn in totality the recurrent breach of peace, brazen lack of patriotism and absolute disregard for fundamental democratic values and principles of good governance by a malicious group that has…