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In a significant legal development, Justice Ibrahim Kala of the Federal High Court in Lagos has mandated the Federal Airports Authority of Nigeria (FAAN) to disclose the revenue generated from toll gates and parking lots fees across all Federal Government-owned airports. The court’s directive follows a suit filed by the Registered Trustees of The Centre for Law and Civil Culture, invoking the Freedom of Information Act, 2011.
Justice Kala, presiding over the case marked FHC/L/CS/1086/2022, ordered FAAN to reveal the total revenue generated and remitted from January 2015 to January 2024 within three months. The decision stemmed from FAAN’s failure to comply with the applicant’s freedom of information requests, prompting legal action to compel disclosure.
The applicant’s counsel, B.O. Fowewe, argued that FAAN’s refusal to provide the requested information constituted a violation of the Freedom of Information Act. Conversely, FAAN, represented by A.A. Lawal, faced mounting pressure to disclose the financial records pertaining to toll gates and parking lots fees.
After concluding hearings on January 25, 2024, with both parties presenting their arguments, Justice Kala delivered a verdict in favor of the applicant. He declared FAAN’s refusal to comply with the freedom of information requests as a gross violation of the law and granted an order of mandamus compelling FAAN to disclose the revenue details.
The court’s decision underscores the importance of transparency and accountability in public institutions. By ordering FAAN to reveal its financial records, the court upholds the principles of open governance and ensures public access to vital information regarding revenue generation and remittance.
As FAAN is mandated to comply with the court’s order within the stipulated three-month period, this ruling marks a significant victory for transparency advocates and reinforces the imperative of adhering to legal obligations under the Freedom of Information Act.
