The Nigerian Senate today passed the Whistle Blower Protection Bill, which is another Anti-Corruption Bill passed by the 8th Senate to checkmate corruption among public office holders in the country.
The bill:
1. Seeks to encourage and facilitate the disclosures of improper conduct by public officers and public bodies;
2. Ensures that people who make disclosures and persons who may suffer reprisals in relation to such disclosures are protected under the law; and
3. Ensures that people who make disclosures shall not be subject to victimization by their employers or by fellow employees.
This Bill will also protect the lives of those who risk themselves to expose corrupt practices in Nigeria. Moving forward, the 8th Senate resolved to remain committed to the Anti-Corruption fight of the President Muhammadu Buhari administration.
