The Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed on Tuesday revealed that the Federal Government has raked in ₦13.8 billion from tax evaders through its whistle blower policy.

Speaking to journalists at his country home at Oro in Irepodun Local Government Area of Kwara State  as part of his Sallah message to Nigerians, the Minister revealed that another ₦7.8 billion, $378 million and £27,800 were recovered from corrupt public officials through the policy.

He said: “The fight against corruption has been unrelenting, without fear or favour because the administration has driven corruption under the table. Nigerians no longer celebrate corrupt politicians. Looters no longer sleep at night, as the long arm of the law is closing in on them.

“This administration has embarked on institutional reforms to curb corruption. The diligent implementation of the Treasury Singles Account (TSA) has plugged the loopholes being exploited to steal public funds.”

While urging Nigerians to be vigilant and not yield to naysayers, Mohammed added: “The gains of the past three years plus must be preserved. Nigeria must continue on its present trajectory to sustainable growth and development.

“Never again must we go back to Egypt. 2019 is the year of decision for Nigeria. It is the year that the critical decision will be made as to whether Nigeria will continue along the path of development in all ramifications–social, economic and political–this administration has embarked upon since 2015, or the country will retrogress and backslide to the throes of massive and primitive looting and lack of development.”