The role of whistle blowing for public interest and the protection of the whistle blower in Nigeria

One of the functions of governments is the protection of public interest. The performance of this function is one of the criteria used in assessing governments’ credibility. Thus, the occurrence of whistle blowing in the interest of the public, and its aftereffect, improves the confidence or discourages subsequent observers of wrongdoings from disclosing. The article finds that Nigeria lack adequate laws to protect whistle blowers. It therefore recommends for an adequate protection of whistle blowers, including training and awareness of whistle blowing so as to adequately protect the whistle blower and sustain public interest.