Delta State Government, yesterday, unveiled a whistleblower line to empower citizens and civil servants to report any discrepancies or corruption in government contracts and projects that compromise quality and public welfare.

The Commissioner for Works (Rural and Riverine), and Public Information, Mr. Charles Aniagwu, made the disclosure at a press briefing in Asaba, the state capital.

He said the development is part of the government’s ongoing efforts to improve governance, ensuring that taxpayers’ money is effectively utilised for the benefit of all Deltans.

Aniagwu said: “With this new line, the state government is encouraging whistleblowers to come forward without fear of retaliation, offering protection to those who report wrongdoings.

“This initiative is expected to play a crucial role in promoting integrity in public works, ensuring that only quality and properly executed projects are undertaken while addressing potential lapses in governance.

“Through this effort, the state aims to create a more robust system of checks and balances that will help safeguard the interests of Deltans.”

According to him, the move was to ensure that value for money is given its pride of place.

He said: “If any project in your community is going on, and you feel that either the contractor or the supervising ministry is performing below what you see or you believe to be the standard, our whistleblower line is for you to be able to reach out to us; text and Whatsapp messages to encourage pictures and videos if possible.”