| dc.contributor.author | National Assembly | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2025-12-10T13:50:01Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2025-12-10T13:50:01Z | |
| dc.date.issued | 2025 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | https://ir.nilds.gov.ng//handle/123456789/3221 | |
| dc.description.abstract | This Bill seeks to amend the Official Secrets Act to ensure consistency with
the Freedom of Information Act 2011; to decriminalize good faith
disclosures in the public interest; to provide legal protections for whistle
blowers; and to reinforce press freedom in accordance with Nigeria's
constitutional and international obligations. | en_US |
| dc.description.sponsorship | Hon. Paul Nnamchi, Hon. Aminu Sani Jaji, Hon. Ahmed Yusuf Doro, Hon. Ahmed Munir, Hon. Chimaobi Sam Atu, Hon. Husseni A. Abdulkareem, Hon. Garba Ibrahim Mohammed, Hon. Alfred Ajang, Hon. Inuwa Muhammed Bassi, Hon. Ime B. Okon, Hon. John M. Dafaan | en_US |
| dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
| dc.publisher | House of Representatives | en_US |
| dc.relation.ispartofseries | House Bills; | |
| dc.subject | Official Secrets Act | en_US |
| dc.subject | Freedom of Information Act | en_US |
| dc.subject | Public Administration | en_US |
| dc.title | A Bill for an Act to Amend the Official Secrets Act, cap O3, Laws of the Federation of Nigeria 2004, to Align with the Freedom of Information Act 2011, Safeguard Whistle-Blower Disclosures, Protect Press Freedom, and Enhance Transparency and Accountability in Public Administration; and for Related Matters | en_US |
| dc.type | Working Paper | en_US |
