…As AFRICMIL, PRIMORG wrap up radio programme By Doyin Ojosipe The National Assembly has been advised to speed up action on the passage of the whistleblower law as the sustainability of whistleblowing as a tool for ensuring accountability and good governance depends on the availability of a legal framework. The call follows the persistent…
Citizens call for effective protection, say lack of protection a disincentive to whistleblowing
By Doyin Ojosipe Citizens who featured as panelists and contributors on a radio town hall meeting in Abuja have expressed uncertainty about blowing the whistle despite understanding that corruption affects every one and hinders development of the country. They noted that although corruption was endemic, it was almost difficult to do away with due to…
Whistleblowing: We Now Conduct ACTU Effectiveness Index, says ICPC
By Doyin Ojosipe The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission and other related offences Commission (ICPC), said it has commenced an Effectiveness Index (EI) activity of Anti-Corruption Transparency Units (ACTUs) of Ministries, Departments and Agencies as a way of improving whistleblowing practice in Nigeria. Speaking at a radio town hall meeting on Kiss 99.9FM Abuja, the spokesperson,…
Whistleblowing: Panelists Advise FG On Integrity
…we will not sweep your reports under the carpet, says FIRS By Doyin Ojosipe The Federal Inland Revenue Services (FIRS) has assured Nigerians of its readiness to investigate tips submitted by the public and to also observe two important codes of whistleblowing which are protection of the identity and reward of whistleblowers. Speaking at a…
Panelists Appeal to Lawyers on Pro-bono Services for Whistleblowers, Charge FG on Protection
By Doyin Ojosipe Panelists have called on lawyers in the country to join in the anti-graft war by providing pro bono services for embattled whistleblowers. They gave the charge during a radio program on KISS FM 99.9, Abuja. The program with the theme, “protection for whistleblowers in the whistleblowing policy: how adequate” was organised by…