THE Whistleblowing Advocacy Coalition (WAC) has commended President Muhammadu Buhari for appealing to the National Assembly to consider and pass what he described as ‘the best possible version’ of three main anti-corruption bills, namely, Proceeds of Crime Bill, Whistleblower Bill and Witness Protection Bill.

The president’s plea was contained in a letter dated January 14, 2022, which was read to colleagues by Senate President Ahmed Lawan, and Speaker of the House of Representatives Femi Gbajabiamila.

Buhari had explained that the request was made following the international community’s appreciation for Nigeria’s effort in the fight against corruption at the 9th Session of State Parties to the United Nations Convention Against Corruption held in Egypt, and the need to continue to boost the country’s global image.

In a statement signed on behalf of the Whistleblowing Advocacy Coalition by Coordinator of African Centre for Media and Information Literacy (AFRICMIL) Chido Onumah and Executive Director of Progressive Impact Organisation for Community Development (PRIMORG) Okhiria Agbonsuremi, the coalition said the consideration and passage of the three bills was long overdue because they were critical to a successful fight against corruption in Nigeria.

“We see the three bills as extremely important in checking pervasive corruption in the country; however, we are particularly delighted with the president’s reference to the whistleblower bill given the frontline role of...

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