Here’s the gist:
- Delta State don launch whistleblower hotline: 09169978305 (text and WhatsApp only).
- The government say dem go protect the identity of anybody wey blow the whistle.
- Dem wan make sure say projects dey delivered on time and with high quality.
- Contractors wey mess up go face serious consequences, including blacklisting.
- The state government don approve N275 billion for over 76 projects across the state!
Delta State Whistleblowers Line: How E Dey Work?
According to Mr. Charles Aniagwu, the Commissioner for Works (Rural Roads) and Public Information, this hotline na to checkmate contractors. The government wan make sure say dem dey deliver timely and quality jobs. E no be small thing!
Delta State dey claim say dem be the first state for Naija to introduce this kind whistleblower mechanism. The goal na to involve the public for the running and managing of government projects. If you see anything wey no correct, you fit report am!
Why This One Important?
This whistleblower initiative na big step towards transparency and accountability. E dey give power to the people to hold government officials and contractors responsible. If you notice say project dey delayed, e no dey well done, or dem don abandon am completely, you fit report am directly to the authorities.
How to Blow the Whistle Correctly
If you wan report something, make sure say you get correct information ready. This include:
- The name and location of the project.
- The specific issue wey you wan report (delay, poor quality, etc.).
- Any evidence wey you get (photos, videos, documents).
Remember, the hotline na for text and WhatsApp messages only. So, make your message dey clear and concise.
Government Dey Serious!
The commissioner make am clear say the government dey serious about this matter. Any contractor wey dem catch say dey do anyhow go face serious consequences. Dem go even blacklist dem, meaning say dem no go fit get any other government contract again.
N275 Billion Approved for Projects!
Omo, Delta State government no dey play! Dem don approve a whopping N275 billion for over 76 projects across the state. This na to show say dem dey committed to delivering on their promises to the people.
According to Aniagwu, the state get money and dem never even borrow since the Oborevwori administration start. This government wan continue to respond to critics with more projects.
Na You Get the Power!
This whistleblower initiative na chance for you to be part of the governance process. If you wan make sure say your community dey get the projects wey dem deserve, use this hotline to report any yawa wey you see. Remember, your voice fit make a difference!
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