NHRC Urges Judiciary for Whistleblower Protection at National Forum

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) emphasized the importance of whistleblower protection during the First National Interactive Forum on Whistleblowing in Abuja. Federal High Court Judge Harry Obe highlighted the judiciary's role in enforcing whistleblower laws beyond interpretation.

He stressed the need to safeguard whistleblowers from retaliation and ensure justice for stolen funds. Chido Onumah of AFRICMIL echoed the call for a culture of truth protection.

Justice Dorcas Venenge Agishi emphasized the court's duty as a refuge for whistleblowers. The event aimed to promote transparency and accountability in governance.