The Minister of Information, Fatimatu Abubakar, has observed that the citizens' ability to access information remains a powerful tool in building inclusive and resilient societies.

She explained that information is the lifeblood of democracy, the bridge between governments and the governed, and underscored the need to promote it earnestly.

The Minister made the observation at the ceremony of the 2024 International Day for Universal Access to Information in Accra.

The global conference, held in Ghana, created consciousness among participants that information could be a driver of sustainable development and deepen transparency and accountability in society.