Agf malami urges n assembly to pass whistle blower bill

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Title: AGF Malami Urges N'Assembly to Pass Whistleblower Bill

Summary: The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF), Abubakar Malami, has called on the National Assembly to pass the Whistleblower Protection Bill into law. Malami made the appeal during a public hearing on the bill held by the House of Representatives Committee on Public Petitions.

Key Points:

  1. Malami emphasized the importance of the bill, stating that it would provide a framework for protecting whistleblowers who report corruption and other financial crimes.
  2. He noted that the bill would also ensure that whistleblowers are protected from retaliation and harassment.
  3. Malami urged the National Assembly to expedite the passage of the bill, citing the need to strengthen the country's anti-corruption efforts.
  4. The AGF also commended the whistleblowers who have come forward to report corruption, saying that their efforts have helped to recover billions of naira in looted funds.

Background:

The Whistleblower Protection Bill was introduced to the National Assembly in 2016, but it has yet to be passed into law. The bill aims to provide a framework for protecting whistleblowers who report corruption and other financial crimes, and to ensure that they are protected from retaliation and harassment.

Conclusion:

The passage of the Whistleblower Protection Bill is seen as a crucial step in strengthening the country's anti-corruption efforts. The bill would provide a safe and secure environment for whistleblowers to report corruption and other financial crimes, and would help to ensure that those who engage in corrupt activities are held accountable.