The Economic and Financial Crimes
Commission, EFCC, has urged Nigerians to engage in whistle blowing.
It said aside being a patriotic
duty, Nigerians can also make good money when they report corruption and
stealing.
EFCC also replied some enquires
on the whistle blowing policy.
The questions were: how much has
been paid so far to Whistleblowers? How much do I get for blowing that whistle?
Is there any protection for the Whistleblower? Where and how do I file a
report?
Recall that the Federal Ministry
of Finance, in June, confirmed release of N375.8million to the first
batch of 20 providers of information under the Whistleblower Policy.
The payment, of various amounts
totalling N375,875,000, relate to the recovery of N11,635,000,000 .
Minister for Finance, Kemi
Adeosun said: “This payment, which is the first under the Whistleblower Policy,
underscores the commitment of the President Muhmmadu Buhari-led administration
in meeting obligations to information providers under the Whistleblower
Policy”.
“The policy is an essential tool
in the fight against corruption.”
She disclosed recent amendments
to the Whistleblower Policy which includes the introduction of a formal legal
agreement between information providers and the Federal Government, which is
executed by the Minister of Justice and Attorney-General of the Federation.
Adesoun added that procedures
have also been introduced to ensure the protection of the identity of
information providers during the payment process.
The Minister explained that all
payments are taxable and are only made upon confirmation of the final recovery
of assets as confirmed by the Attorney-General of the Federation as being free
of legal disputes or litigation.
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