FOI Awareness Campaign Empowers Calabar Community to Demand Transparency

On October 23, 2024, the Freedom of Information Community Development Service, FOI CDS, Calabar, took its awareness campaign to the Basin Development Center community today, emphasizing the transformative power of the Freedom of Information Act, FOIA.

"Information is power, and it's time Nigerians reclaim their right to know," declared Ogban Ogban, the FOI Schedule Officer, as he flagged off the sensitization program. "The FOIA is a game-changer in promoting transparency, accountability, and good governance."

Ogban emphasized, "Citizens have the right to demand information on public expenditure, policy decisions, and service delivery. No longer will government agencies hide behind secrecy and bureaucracy."

The FOI CDS team engaged the community, providing insights into the FOIA's provisions and benefits. They highlighted how the Act, ensures citizens' access to information of public interest, fosters transparency and accountability in governance, promotes civic participation and inclusive decision-making, and supports anti-corruption efforts.

"The FOIA is not just a law; it's a tool for social change," Ogban stressed. "We urge citizens to utilize this law to hold leaders accountable and demand better services."

Community members expressed enthusiasm for the initiative, pledging to leverage the FOIA to improve their livelihoods.

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