Nigeria, June 17 -- Access to public information in Kwara State under the current administration led by Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq is not a right but a privilege.
This is the current reality, as public information can now only be accessed if the Governor of the state permits it.
At the centre of this development is the Freedom of Information Act 2011, which grants individuals the right to access public records and information held by government agencies and other public institutions.
The Act establishes a legally enforceable right for citizens to request and receive information from these bodies, fostering transparency and accountability.
According to the public accountability and transparency group Elites Network for Sustainab...