EDUCATORS’ PERCEIVED WHISTLEBLOWING STRATEGY EFFECTIVENESS IN TACKLING ECONOMIC FRAUD IN KWARA SOUTH SENATORIAL DISTRICT, NIGERIA

This study assessed the Educators perceived effectiveness of the whistleblowing strategy in tackling economic fraud in Kwara South Senatorial District, Nigeria. Specifically, it examined how educators’ attitudes towards the whistleblowing strategy were influenced by their educational qualifications. A descriptive survey was conducted with 300 public senior secondary school teachers in the district, selected through simple random sampling. Data were collected using a questionnaire titled "Effectiveness of whistleblowing strategy in tackling economic fraud in Kwara South Senatorial District" and analyzed using frequency, percentage, and Chi-Square techniques. The results revealed that 74.7% of educators had a negative perception of the effectiveness of the whistleblowing strategy in curbing economic fraud. Additionally, the study found no significant relationship between educational qualifications and attitudes towards the strategy. The study recommends that government agencies at all levels should ensure commitment to policy implementation, with all segments of the educational community prioritized to enhance their involvement and sense of belonging in the process.