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

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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,

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