The Federal High Court of Nigeria has established a Freedom of Information Desk as part of concerted efforts to uphold transparency, promote accountability, and enhance public access to information.
The Director of Information of the Court, Catherine Oby Christopher, who confirmed the development in a statement in Abuja, explained that the step is in line with the commitment of the Court not to keep anybody or organisation in the dark on its day-to-day activities.
The Information/FOI Desk, she said, was created to serve as a central point for receiving enquiries from journalists and members of the public and submitting letters, formal FOI requests, and related correspondence.
According to the statement, the Desk will also serve as a veritable platform of guiding accessing public records and information in line with the Freedom of Information Act.
Located at the Federal High Court Headquarters in Abuja, the Desk is fully staffed with trained personnel to assist individuals and organisations seeking information about the Court’s activities, decisions, and operations, while ensuring compliance with legal and procedural requirements.
The statement further indicated that the initiative reflects the Court’s ongoing efforts to foster open communication and support the constitutional right to information.
She advised those seeking information about the court to always visit the Information/FOI Desk during official working hours.
