COMMUNICATIONS POLICY GUIDELINES FOR THE NIGERIA EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES TRANSPARENCY INITIATIVE SECRETARIAT

Guidelines direct the NEITI Secretariat's communication with the public, media, and stakeholders about its activities. They target NEITI staff and related groups to ensure accurate and transparent reporting. This supports accountability in the extractive sector.

What Is This Policy?

Guidelines governing how the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) Secretariat and its National Stakeholders Working Group communicate with the public, media, and stakeholders about NEITI activities.

Who Does It Target?

NEITI Secretariat communications staff National Stakeholders Working Group (NSWG) members Media organisations covering extractive industries Civil society organisations engaging with NEITI

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Ensure consistent, accurate, and transparent communication of NEITI findings and activities to the public, support accountability in the extractive sector, and strengthen public engagement.

Key Features

Communication Standards: Defines standards for official NEITI communications including accuracy, neutrality, and accessibility. Media Relations: Provides guidance on engaging with media including press conferences, media briefings, and responding to media enquiries. Report Dissemination: Sets protocols for releasing NEITI audit reports to ensure broad public access. Social Media Policy: Governs use of social media by NEITI staff for official communications.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active Coverage: NEITI Secretariat and NSWG Beneficiaries: Nigerian public; civil society; extractive industry stakeholders Funding: NEITI operational budget; EITI donor support

How to Access

NEITI reports are publicly available at https://www.neiti.gov.ng Media queries addressed through the official communications office Civil society may engage through formal stakeholder dialogue processes Application method: Access NEITI resources at https://www.neiti.gov.ng

Official Resources

Website: https://www.neiti.gov.ng Contact: Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI)

Legal Framework

Issued under the authority of the Nigeria Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (NEITI) Secretariat pursuant to the NEITI Act 2007. Operates alongside the Petroleum Industry Act 2021, the Solid Minerals Development Fund Act, the Freedom of Information Act 2011, and the Open Government Partnership (OGP) commitments. Aligns with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) Standard on stakeholder engagement and transparency reporting.