Domesticate Nigeria’s Freedom of Information Act: Experts Call for Reforms
Ejiro Umukoro
Ejiro Umukoro
With the Nigerian Supreme Court’s landmark ruling that the Freedom of Information Act applies to all tiers of government, a new era of transparency and accountability is emerging nationwide. This significant development empowers civil and public servants across Ministries, Departments, and Agencies (MDAs), agencies, and parastatals to prioritize openness, paving the way for citizen-led anti-corruption initiatives.
By Ejiro Umukoro
By E. R. Umukoro
The Senate Committee on Local Content’s inaugural meeting signals a significant shift in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, particularly for the Niger Delta region. While the the Nigerian Content Development and Monitoring Board, NCDMB, has remained largely obscured from the general public in the South, it is hoped that working partnership between the Senate Committee on Local Content and the NCDMB will boost government revenue, improve balance of payments, reduce reliance on foreign goods and services, and stimulate job creation and economic growth.
The success of this initiative will be closely watched, particularly in the Niger Delta region, where the impact on local communities and the economy will be significant.
By E. R. Umukoro
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
The Deputy Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu presided.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.
The Speaker of the House, Rt. Hon. Abbas Tajudeen presided.