The Myth and Veracity of the Whistleblower Policy of Nigeria

Ndukwe, O. (2013) The Myth and Veracity of the Whistleblower Policy of Nigeria. GOUni Journal of Faculty of Management and Social Sciences, 7 (1). pp. 113-128. ISSN 2550-7265

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Abstract

This paper focused on the Myth and Veracity of the Whistleblower Policy of Nigeria. The objective was to evaluate the whistle blower policy of Nigeria in order to depict the myth and veracity of the policy. The methodology adopted was content analysis of secondary data. The paper argues that the whistleblower policy in Nigeria though a viable instrument for fighting corruption, is still weak because it is yet to receive legislative backings. In the course of the study, it was discovered that retaliation against whistleblowers in Nigeria is widespread and poses a significant obstacle to the fight against corruption in Nigeria. Thus, potential whistleblowers still face opposing dangers – the danger of what might happen if you don’t voice out and what might occur if you do. In conclusion, it is the position of the paper that although the whistleblower protection bill in Nigeria has not been passed into law as at the time of this study, the struggle of the Nigerian people to expose corruption and other crimes through blowing the whistle has been quite encouraging. The paper therefore recommended among others that; it is high time whistleblowers who commit the truth are provided with free legal services and representation in event of litigation arising from retaliation for blowing the whistle. Again, there is need to establish an independent body charged with the responsibility of overseeing the coordination, regulation and implementation of the whistleblowing policy.

Item Type: Article
Subjects: J Political Science > JA Political science (General)
Divisions: Faculty of Arts > Faculty of Law > Faculty of Management and Social Sciences > Faculty of Education
Depositing User: Uchenna Eneogwe
Date Deposited: 09 Jun 2025 13:26
Last Modified: 09 Jun 2025 13:26
URI: http://eprints.gouni.edu.ng/id/eprint/4800

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