Godwin Haruna

Godwin Haruna

government official Nigeria

Godwin Haruna is the Head of the Freedom of Information (FOI) unit at the Ministry of Justice in Nigeria. He has been actively involved in promoting the importance of the FOI Act since its enactment in 2011, which empowers citizens, journalists, and civil society groups to access critical information regarding governance and electoral processes. Haruna recently represented the Attorney-General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, at a roundtable discussion where he emphasized the necessity of utilizing the FOI Act to enhance transparency and accountability in the electoral system, encouraging citizens to leverage this legal tool rather than resorting to protests.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
108,552
Power
236$
Sentiment
6.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Nigeria 1 6.00 0.05% +0% 206,139,589 108,552 $448,000 236$
Totals 1 206,139,589 108,552 $448,000 236$
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Recent Mentions

Nigeria Nigeria: Fagbemi, represented by the Head of the FOI unit at the Ministry of Justice, Godwin Haruna, noted that the law, since its enactment in 2011, has empowered citizens, journalists, and civil society groups by allowing access to critical information such as campaign finances, voter registrations, and electoral results. 6

The Punch: Stakeholders demand better FOI compliance