The Anti Corruption Transparency Unit (ACTU) of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), has developed a Whistleblowing Policy for the Board.
The document tagged “Whistleblowing Policy 2023” was in line with the zero tolerance policy of the federal government of Nigeria for any act of corruption within the public service.
The document, which was approved and adopted by the management of the Board,is geared towards promoting accountability and transparency in its operations.
It would be noted that whistleblowing is an act of reporting alleged unethical conduct of employees, management and other stakeholders by an employee or other persons to the appropriate authorities.
The objectives of the policy is to inculcate a culture of openness, accountability and integrity into the operational processes of
the Board towards serving as deterrents against malpractices, infractions, irregularities or misconduct.
The policy is aso intended to provide an atmosphere where staff, other stakeholders and the genera public cloud report any act of misconduct, sharp practices and other unwholesome acts promptly.
The policy also provides a discrete and confidential channels for making reports or raising complaints against observed wrongdoing.
The policy was also crafted to create awareness that report made would be taken seriously, investigated and the outcome duly communicated with a view to ensuring whistleblowers report any wrongdoing devoid of fear of harassment,intimidation or victimisation.
To report any corrupt act within the Board, as stipulated by the policy, all a whistleblower had to do is to write a report on the malfeasance and address the same to the Registrar, or the ACTU Chairman.
Such reports could be submitted electronically via a dedicated whistleblowing e-mail at Jambactu@gjamb.gov.ng.
It further stated that where the report is against members of management, the ACTU Chairman or any of its members, the whistleblower shall forward his report to external authorities such as the anti-corruption agencies, EFCC, ICPC, CCB and the police.
To submit a good report on any perceived act of corruption, whistleblowers are expected to provide their full details of the
corrupt act and where possible, supporting evidence, for such reports to receive necessary action.
