The Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission, ICPC, has called on Nigeria’s Legislature to expedite action in the passage into law of the Whistle-blower Act for an effective fight against corruption.
Chairman of the ICPC, Dr. Musa Aliyu, made the plea in Kano at a conference with State Attorneys General in the North-West zone of Nigeria.
The conference with the theme, “Establishing a Community of Practice for Attorneys General” was organised by the ICPC, supported by the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption, RoLAC, and International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance, funded by the EU.
According to the ICPC boss the Whistle-blower Act, when passed into law, will significantly expose corrupt actors and protect whistle-blowers.
Speaking on the significance of the conference, the ICPC Chairman explained that Attorney Generals at the sub-national levels play greater roles in the fight against corruption at the state levels.
