Minister of finance, Kemi Adeosun |
The Federal Government has approved
payment of five per cent of the total value of recovered loot to any whistle-blower who provides credible information leading to the recovery of such funds or property.
The Minister of Finance, Mrs Kemi
Adeosun, made this known when briefing State House correspondents on the
outcome of the Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President
Muhammadu Buhari in Abuja on Wednesday. She said the council approved a Whistle
Blowing policy aimed at consolidating the ongoing anti-corruption campaign
embarked upon by the present administration. Adeosun said the policy would soon
be supported by a bill already receiving due attention of the National
Assembly.
According to her, adequate measures
are being taken to protect and safe guard the lives and identities of whistle
blowers.
“If your whistle-blow in
public-spirit and in good faith, you will be protected.
“If you feel that you have been
treated badly because of your report, you can file a formal complaint.
“If you have suffered harassment,
intimidation or victimisation for sharing your concerns, restitution will be
made for any loss suffered.”
Adeosun also said that Federal
Government had begun payment of December salaries to enable civil servants to
celebrate the Christmas and New Year. The Minister of Power, Works and Housing,
Mr Babatunde Fashola, also disclosed that the council has approved the
construction of the Second Niger Bridge through the Public-Private-Partnership
(PPP) scheme
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