The Executive Secretary, Management and Staff of the National Human Rights Commission have expressed shock and sadness over the news of the sudden death of the founder of CLEEN Foundation, Mr. Innocent Chukwuma.
NHRC in a statement signed by Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs and External Linkages Department said “While he lived, he was passionate about police reform. A patriotic and selfless Nigerian who dedicated his life to the promotion of public safety and security, all in defence of human rights. He was truly a friend of the NHRC.
“His death is indeed a big blow, coming at a time the nation needs him to use his skills to contribute to the amendment of the Police Service Act which he championed.
“His knowledge and contributions in advancing the course of human right in Nigeria will be greatly missed.
“Innocent Chukwuma will be remembered for his tenacity in the fight for right of the less privileged, he was indeed the voice of the voiceless.
“The death of Mr. Chukwuma who was until recently West African Head of Ford Foundation, has undoubtedly created a vacuum which will be difficult to fill.
The commission prayed Almighty God to console late Chukwuma’s family and associates, and also grant them the fortitude to bear this huge and irreparable loss.
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