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Principles of Information

The Principles of Information constitute the underlying public affairs philosophy for nawis.ng. “It is the NAWIS policy to make available timely and accurate information so that the public and the news media may assess and understand the facts about NAWIS and its core values and responsibilities. Requests for information from ... organizations and private citizens shall be answered quickly. In carrying out that NAWIS policy, the following principles of information shall apply: “Information shall be made fully and readily available, consistent with statutory requirements, unless its release is precluded by national security constraints or valid statutory mandates or exceptions. “A free flow of general and military information shall be made available, without censorship or propaganda, to the men and women of the Armed Forces and their dependents. “Information will not be classified or otherwise withheld to protect the Government from criticism or embarrassment. “Information shall be withheld when disclosure would adversely affect national security, threaten the safety or privacy of Nigerian Government personnel or their families, violate the privacy of the citizens of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, or be contrary to law. “The NAWIS' obligation to provide the public with information on the NAWIS major programs may require detailed Public Affairs (PA) planning and coordination in the Nigerian Army Welfare Insurance Scheme and with the other Government Agencies. Such activity is to expedite the flow of information to the public; propaganda has no place in NAWIS public affairs programs.” The NAWIS Computer Department has the primary responsibility for carrying out the commitment represented by these Principles.