1. Preamble:

The 5th Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC or the Commission) held its 1st Statutory meeting on 16th September, 2021 at the National Judicial Institute (NJI), Abuja. The meeting was preceded by a 3-day Council/Management Retreat which attracted several dignitaries including the leadership of the Senate and House of Representatives’ Committees on Human Rights, the Administrator of the NJI, two former Executive Secretaries and a former Member of the Council together with the Management of the Commission

Members of the 5th Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission has pledged their commitment to take the Commission to the next level, saying that that the Council will prioritize the protection of the rights of Nigerians and non-Nigerians living in the country, as well as the welfare of the staff.

* MALAMI SCORES FG HIGH IN HUMAN RIGHTS PROTECTION

The Federal Government is committed to the protection of the human rights of all Nigerians and other nationals living in the country, the Attorney General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), has said.