CONFIDENTIAL

The Freedom of Information Act, 2011 ”FOIA” grants a person, group or association or organization the right to access information from Government agencies, parastatals, Federal Civil Service, Private and Public Sector Organizations providing public services. Section 39 of the 1999 Constitution provides inter alia that “every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions and to receive and impart information without interference.”

WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR RESPONDING TO AN FOIA REQUEST?

The Legal Department of the Nigeria Social Insurance Trust Fund is responsible for responding to an FOIA request.

HOW IS AN FOIA REQUEST MADE?

To get information under the FOIA, a request must be made electronically or by a letter in a written form describing the information required and preferred format of response. All FOIA request should be sent to email: legal@nsitf.gov.ng or a written letter sent to General Manager, Legal Department, NSITF HQ No.794 Muhammadu Buhari Way, Central Area, FCT, Abuja.

Time Frame for handling FOIA Request

Save an exemption applies, if the information requested is held by the FUND, the information shall be provided within Seven(7) days.

IS THERE A FEE FOR MAKING FOIA REQUEST?

Yes, a fee will be charged to recover cost of document searches and duplication.

RECORDS EXEMPTED FROM FOIA

i. Records classified on national security grounds
ii. Records that will constitute an unwarranted invasion of an individual privacy
iii. Records compiled for law enforcement purposes
iv. Records protected from release by other statutes aside the FOIA