The Step Up Nigeria, an NGO, in partnership with the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa (PPLAAF), has opened entries for the 2026 World Whistleblower Day Art and Media Competition.
The Director of Programmes, Step Up Nigeria, Oluwaferanmi Iyanda, said at a news conference in Abuja on Monday that the initiative aimed at amplifying youth voices in the fight against corruption through creative expression.
Iyanda said that the competition would engage youths in promoting transparency, accountability and whistleblower protection in Nigeria.
She explained that the competition formed part of activities marking the 2026 World Whistleblower Day celebration scheduled for June 23.
She said Nigerian youths aged 15 to 35 were invited to submit creative works including artworks, music, skits, spoken word performances, articles and short stories highlighting the importance of whistleblowing in exposing wrongdoing.
According to her, entries are expected to address themes such as transparency in governance, risks faced by whistleblowers and the urgent need for legal protection against retaliation.
Iyanda noted that the initiative aligned with Article 33 of the United Nations Convention Against Corruption (UNCAC), which encouraged measures to protect individuals who reported corruption in good faith.
She added that the submission deadline had been extended to April 12, 2026, to allow more young Nigerians participate, stressing that participation was free.
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