The Lagos State Internal Revenue Service (LIRS) is set to launch its Whistle-Blower initiative.
The state-wide project, according to a press release signed by Tuesday Monsurat Amasa, the Head, Corporate Communications of the agency was introduced to provide a platform for employees, stakeholders and the general public to report any perceived violation, misconduct, or unethical behaviour across the state, is expected to take off Friday, August 5, 2022.
The statement indicated that in a public notice signed by the LIRS Executive Chairman, Ayodele Subair, the Whistle-Blower initiative is a public policy of the Lagos State Government in order to encourage reporting of illegal actions or financial crimes, through the appropriate channel, with a view to correcting the violations or non-compliance.
“In line with the LIRS core values of integrity and accountability and our commitment to uphold the highest standards of openness, probity and accountability in our dealings with stakeholders, the platform is anonymous and confidential and it is independently managed by Deloitte, a globally accredited company.”
“The objective of the Whistle-Blower initiative is to guarantee transparency, accountability, and confidentiality to all taxpayers and stakeholders in general.
“The policy is designed to protect whistle-blowers from victimization and to encourage them to freely report without fear,” Subair submitted.
The formal unveiling is scheduled to take place at the Protea Select Hotel, Assibifi Road, Alausa-Ikeja, Lagos.
