Nigeria, Sept. 6 -- Whistleblowing is one of the most powerful tools in the global fight against corruption, financial crimes, and abuse of office. By exposing wrongdoing from within, whistleblowers act as early warning systems for society, protecting public resources and upholding the rule of law. Around the world, countries that have built strong legal frameworks for whistleblower protection have reaped the benefits of greater accountability and transparency.

Nigeria, however, continues to fall short. Despite the introduction of the Whistleblower Policy in 2016, the absence of legal backing and weak institutional support has left whistleblowers dangerously exposed. Instead of protection, many who speak up face harassment, dismissal, an...