Contrary to the insinuations in some quarters that the Independent Investigation Panel on Allegations of Human Rights Violations by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad and other Units of the Nigerian Police Force (IIP-SARS) has fizzled out, the panel rather gathered more momentum preparatory to resumption of sitting on Monday 18th October, 2021, determined to continue to do justice to the total of 295 petitions it received.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on state and non-state actors to make Nigeria free from human rights violation and drug abuse which is often fueled by drug use.
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu Esq. has said that strategic collaboration with relevant agencies is key to the promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria.
The National Human Rights Commission has reiterated the need to for government and relevant stakeholders to protect schools from attack as well as prosecute perpetrators of attack on the nation’s educational institutions at all levels.
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
CLIMATE CHANGE, NHRC'S RESCUE STORY
NHRC CHARGES LAW STUDENTS TO CHAMPION HUMAN RIGHTS, RULE OF LAW
NHRC PARTNERS KSM TO ADDRESS PRISON CONGESTION, PROMOTE HUMAN DIGNITY IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Continental Win for Nigeria as Ojukwu takes VP Seat in ANPMN
INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE: NHRC REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PREVENTING TORTURE, PROTECTING DIGNITY AND SECURING JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS
