© Journal Of Policy And Development Studies . 2016. Vol. 10 No. 2
Publisher: Centre For Social Science Research, Enugu
The Need For Freedom of Information
Linda Anyalebechi
KEYWORDS: Information, press, communicate
ABSTRACT:
The paper examined the need for freedom of information in the practice of journalism. The Nigerian perspective was extensively discussed. Press across the globe ought to disseminate information to the masses without fear of being victimized. However freedom of information is impaired in many countries of the world, Nigeria inclusive. The paper made a broad overview of the freedom of information Act. The challenges of the media in implementing the FOI Act were also highlighted. Useful recommendations were proffered to assuage the problem.
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Subject
Public Affairs, Public Policy and Public Administration
Discipline
Social and Behavioral Sciences
Publisher
Centre For Social Science Research, Enugu
Publication Year
2016
Place Of Publication
Nigeria
Contributors
Linda Anyalebechi