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Freedom of Expression
Freedom of expression and the right to disseminate information
Every person shall be entitled to freedom of expression, including freedom to hold opinions & to receive & impart ideas & information without interference
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The Commission
The National Human Rights Commission of Nigeria was established by the National Human Rights Act, 1995 in line with the resolution of the General Assembly of the United Nations which enjoins all member States to establish Human Rights Institutions for the promotion and protection of human rights. The Commission serves as a mechanism for the enhancement of the enjoyment of human rights. Its establishment is aimed at creating an enabling environment for extra-judicial recognition, promotion and protection and enforcement of human rights, treaty obligations and providing a forum for public enlightenment and dialogue on human rights issues thereby limiting controversy and confrontation.

Management Staff



Head of Strategy and External Programmes Department




 
Zonal Coordinators

PROGRAMME OFFICERS AND THEIR THEMATIC AREAS OF FOCUS

S/N

Thematic Areas of Focus

Programme Officers

1. 

Women and Gender Related Matters

   Uche Okwuobi

2.

Children

Yahcit Dala

3.

Corruption and Good Governance

Isioma Nwosa

4. 

Police, Prison & Other Detention Centres

Cordelia Aghware

5. 

Environment and Niger-Delta

Michael Oyan

6. 

Education

Christine Clement-Ende

7.

Freedom of Religion and Belief

Dahiru S. Bobbo

8. 

Torture, Extra-Judicial, Summary & Arbitrary Executions

Ademilola Adesiyun

9.

Law Reform and Law Review 

Alfa Blessing Ajuma

10.

Independence of the Judiciary and Access to Justice

Lucas Koyejo

11. 

Labour

Kabiru Elayo

12. 

Food and Shelter

Josephine Onwudiwe

13. 

Communal Conflicts & Other Related Violence

Anthony Iji

14. 

Health

Fatima Shamaki Abubakar

15. 

Freedom of Expression and the Media

Fatima Agwai

16. 

Persons with Disabilities

Jamilah Hamza