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whistle-blower who instigated the process that led to the discovery of over N13 billion at the Osborne Towers, Ikoyi in Lagos. That incident, besides opening the government to ridicule, raised several questions about the whole policy. It also revealed that when it comes to keeping agreements, our government can hardly be trusted.
According to the policy, a whistle-blower was entitled to between 2.5 per cent and five per cent, provided there was a voluntary return of stolen or concealed public funds. Although such a figure is outrageous, many viewed with amusement the sharp dispute over payment to the Ikoyi whistle-blower. What is even more perplexing was that incident became a media event, while the said informant was subjected to all kinds of ordeal, with insinuations that he was insane to the extent he might not be able to manage the huge money that would accrue to him. If nothing else, that incident dealt a huge damage to its credibility, and evidently led to the loss of confidence in the policy.
Now that President Tinubu is said to be interested in reviving the idea, so many issues would have to be investigated. Besides, even if the National Assembly passes the proposed bill when eventually presented, the federal government must act with sincerity of purpose for it to make any meaning. Nigerians would also like to know how much was realised from previous efforts and how the money was expended.
According to the policy, a whistle-blower was entitled to between 2.5 per cent and five per cent, provided there was a voluntary return of stolen or concealed public funds. Although such a figure is outrageous, many viewed with amusement the sharp dispute over payment to the Ikoyi whistle-blower. What is even more perplexing was that incident became a media event, while the said informant was subjected to all kinds of ordeal, with insinuations that he was insane to the extent he might not be able to manage the huge money that would accrue to him. If nothing else, that incident dealt a huge damage to its credibility, and evidently led to the loss of confidence in the policy.
Now that President Tinubu is said to be interested in reviving the idea, so many issues would have to be investigated. Besides, even if the National Assembly passes the proposed bill when eventually presented, the federal government must act with sincerity of purpose for it to make any meaning. Nigerians would also like to know how much was realised from previous efforts and how the money was expended.
whistle-blower who instigated the process that led to the discovery of over N13 billion at the Osborne Towers, Ikoyi in Lagos. That incident, besides opening the government to ridicule, raised several questions about the whole policy. It also revealed that when it comes to keeping agreements, our government can hardly be trusted.
According to the policy, a whistle-blower was entitled to between 2.5 per cent and five per cent, provided there was a voluntary return of stolen or concealed public funds. Although such a figure is outrageous, many viewed with amusement the sharp dispute over payment to the Ikoyi whistle-blower. What is even more perplexing was that incident became a media event, while the said informant was subjected to all kinds of ordeal, with insinuations that he was insane to the extent he might not be able to manage the huge money that would accrue to him. If nothing else, that incident dealt a huge damage to its credibility, and evidently led to the loss of confidence in the policy.
Now that President Tinubu is said to be interested in reviving the idea, so many issues would have to be investigated. Besides, even if the National Assembly passes the proposed bill when eventually presented, the federal government must act with sincerity of purpose for it to make any meaning. Nigerians would also like to know how much was realised from previous efforts and how the money was expended.