Influence Of Freedom Of Information Act In Journalism Practice

This project on ― influence of Freedom of Information Act: A study of journalism practices in Enugu – from January to June, is aimed at finding out how Freedom of Information Act influence positively on the life of practicing journalists in Enugu. In carrying out the study the researcher used survey design method, while questionnaire was the instrument of the study. Simple tables and percentages were used in analyzing and presenting the data collected. The researcher made some recommendations to  support that Freedom of Information Act encourage investigative journalism, balance reporting, openness and transparency in the decision making process which will improve citizens trust in government action. The researcher also made few numbers of suggestions for further studies which will continue to inform people about the impact this topic (Freedom of Information Act) has on our society. And from the conclusion drawn from the questionnaire tables, it is shown that Freedom of Information Act influence positively on the life of working journalists in Enugu and strengthens the constitutional guarantee of freedom to receive and influence information and ideas without any hindrance. Again, the respondents proved that Freedom of Information Act empower the professionalism and the ethics of journalism.