Invitation to a meeting with the Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa

Good Day,

The Special Rapporteur on Freedom of Expression and Access to Information in Africa, of the African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights, Commissioner Pansy Tlakula, will be visiting Nigeria from 12 to 15 October 2015, to meet with senior government officials to discuss ways of providing assistance, where required, with the implementation of Nigeria’s Freedom of Information Act, 2011.

On 13 October, she would like to hold a meeting with civil society organizations engaged in implementation of the Freedom of Information Law and those interested in doing so. The purpose of this meeting is to establish the requisite partnerships and formulate strategies aimed at ensuring the improved implementation and awareness of the Freedom of Information Act, 2011, in Nigeria. Attached is a detailed invitation in this regard.

The meeting will take place from 4.30pm to 7 pm at the Ushafa Hall, Rockview Hotel (Royale), Plot 194/196 Cadstral Zone A8, Adetokunbo Ademola Crescent, Wuse 2, Abuja, Nigeria.

To confirm your attendance or for any further inquiries about the meeting, kindly contact Ms. Blessing Usie, of Open Society Justice Initiative, by telephone: 0803 655 8137 or by email: Blessing.Usie@opensocietyfoundations.org.

Please note that there are no funds to cover transportation costs for persons not based in Abuja.

Kind regards,

Comments

BUCCANEERS WARNS PYRATE CONFRATERNITY, THREATENED A SHOWDOWN

BUCCANEERS WARNS PYRATES CONFRATERNITY It's no news that the pyrates confraternity has been throwing shots at the buccaneers confraternity on media at any given opportunity.The last was at Professor Wole Soyinka's 80th Birthday when the capone of pyrates confraternity was interviewed on Am express in his speech he labeled the Buccaneers confraternity as a (Secret Cult). But the buccaneers have said "Enough Is A Enough!" And wrote an open letter to the pyrate confraternity and the general public stating their cause and what the buccaneers confraternity stands for. This piece was written by: Barrister Femi Osibanjo Grand Eye Buccaneer Confraternity Read Piece below: Dear All, It has become necessary to address you once again. This Brotherhood is a private membership only Association or Friendly Society, which does not seek to compete with any organization, Fraternity, Sorority or Club. For this reason, we will not seek to respond to any

AKWA IBOM CHILD RIGHTS LAW

The Akwa Ibom State Child Rights Law The Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Obong Godswill Akpabio, on 5th December, 2008 signed the child rights act into law to protect the growth of perceptual, emotional, intellectual, and behavioural capabilities and functioning during childhood of Akwa Ibom children under 16 years. The law protects the Akwa Ibom child from birth to adolescence and up to 16 years such that the child is afforded the necessary protection and assistance so that it can fully assume its responsibilities within the community. Child development becomes notable from the emergence of speech at one to two years of age. 2 to 7 years is early childhood where the child uses symbolic thought and language to manipulate their environment. 7 to 12 is late childhood and marks the beginnings of logic, involving the classification of ideas and an understanding of time and number. 12 up forms development of empathy, the ability to appreciate the feelings and perspectives of others. An

ABEL DAMINA IS NOW FROM ITU LGA OF AKWA IBOM STATE

Owing to his steadfastness and commitment to reorienting the minds of the people of Akwa Ibom State since the late 80's through sound Gospel teachings, Governor Udom Emmanuel of Akwa Ibom State has directed that a certificate of origin from Itu Local Government Area be issued to Dr. Abel Damina to henceforth authenticate his stay in Akwa Ibom state as an indigene. Governor Udom, Speaker Onofiok Luke with Abel Damina's family Governor Emmanuel said this yesterday at the Silver Jubilee m arriage anniversary of Drs. Abel and Rachel Damina which took place at the Power City International, 98 Nwaniba road, Uyo Nigeria. The occasion which was beamed live on Facebook, YouTube and on Kingdom Life Network, the Satellite TV Station operated by Abel Damina Ministries with an estimated international audience of 150 million. The Governor who was visibly elated to be in attendance as the special guest of honour, was accompanied by members of the Akwa Ibom State Ex

Black Heritage Publication ...exploring our world!

Search This Blog