Wale Edun, minister of finance, says the whistleblowing policy recovered N83 billion, $609 million, and €5 million in six years.
Wale Edun, minister of finance and coordinating minister of the economy, at a one-day sensitisation workshop on the implementation of the whistleblower policy in Nigeria, on August 28, 2024
“The policy has already shown promise, with significant recoveries made since its inception in 2016,” Edun said.“The whistleblowing policy has recovered funds totalling N83,019,178,375.86; $609,083,391.91;Edun, however, said more needs to be done to encourage Nigerians to own the fight against corruption and report financial misappropriation.Advertisement
The permanent secretary said the implementation of the policy has encountered some challenges just like other government policies. Also speaking, Lydia Shehu Jafiya, permanent secretary at the ministry, said it is important to focus on strengthening the protection of whistleblowers and safeguarding their identities.This, she said, would encourage more individuals to come forward and contribute to the fight against corruption and misconduct.
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