PPLAAF Calls for Stronger Whistleblower Protections in Nigeria

During the launch of an investigative report in Abuja, PPLAAF Executive Director Jimmy Kande stressed the importance of enacting Nigeria's proposed whistleblower legislation, which remains un-enacted. He highlighted that political will is essential for protecting individuals who expose corruption.

Kande pointed out that many potential whistleblowers fear reprisals, including threats to their safety, employment, and reputation, which discourages them from coming forward. He called for a comprehensive legal framework that would extend protections not only to whistleblowers but also to their families.

Kande cited Senegal as a positive example, where the government prioritized whistleblower protection and enacted relevant legislation within a year. Sonia Rolley, Director of Investigations at PPLAAF, assured participants that the report's findings were factual and based on an investigation conducted with the US-based Anti-Corruption Data Collective.

She clarified that the report identified red flags for further investigation rather than confirming that all properties were purchased with illicit funds.