Tag: Barr.Tony Ojukwu SAN

2023 ELECTIONS: NHRC tasks political parties on human rights agenda

Emporium Reporters

The National Human Rights Commission has called on the various political parties in Nigeria to ensure that human rights protection remain a critical component of their campaign promises rather than indulging in hate speech to tarnish the image of their opponents. NHRC said “It is a common knowledge that countries are globally rated in terms of their accomplishments in human rights protection of citizens, therefore it will be unthinkable for our political parties to neglect human rights issues and belabour the polity with name calling and hate speech before, during…

2023 ELECTIONS: NHRC unveils MOVE project ,urges Nigerians to shun hate speech

Emporium Reporters

The National Human Rights Commission NHRC today Monday 17th October,2022 in line with its constitutional responsibility for the upcoming elections unveiled the “Mobilising Voters for Election (MOVE)” Project.The MOVE is initiated by the NHRC to promote access, participation and accountability in the 2023 general elections in Nigeria. In his opening speech at program launch in Abuja,the Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission NHRC, Barr Tony Ojukwu SAN said the initiative was in line with the commission’s broad mandate to protect, promote and enforce human rights in Nigeria. He maintained that…

NHRC Boss,Tony Ojukwu to be conferred with OFR

Emporium Reporters

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Chief Tony Ojukwu, SAN has been designated to be conferred with the prestigious National Honours, in the category of Officer of the Order of the Federal Republic, OFR.   The Official ceremony culminating in the conferment of the Honours on the Executive Secretary and other deserving citizens will be performed by the President Muhammadu Buhari,   This is clearly not the first accolade the human rights defender will be receiving in his career as a technocrat par excellence.   It…

NIGERIA @ 62: We “ll continue to put smiles on faces of victims of human rights violation – Ojukwu

Emporium Reporters

The Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN while congratulating Nigerians on the 62nd independent anniversary celebration has pledged the Commissions commitment to tackle human rights violations and seek appropriate redress for victims.   Chief Ojukwu who made this pledge in his message of commemoration of Nigeria’s independence, said that so many people are going through one form of human rights violation or the other, and that the Commission is determined to put smiles on their faces by assisting them to address the myriad of complaints it…

IIP-SARS submits final report to NHRC, tasks FG …. As Ojukwu optimistic on Implementation

Emporium Reporters

The Independent Investigation Panel on Human Rights Violations by the defunct SARS and other units of the Nigerian Police (IIP-SARS) on Tuesday presented its report to the National Human Rights Commission after the payment of N438 million to 100 victims in the last 10 months.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu (SAN) who received the report on behalf of the Chairperson of the Governing Council of the Commission, Dr. Salamatu Suleiman, noted that Justice Galadima-led panel has dedicated the last two years hearing over 200 petitions…

Peace is Critical for Enjoyment of human rights and development – NHRC Boss

Emporium Reporters

As Nigeria joined the rest of the global community to commemorate the 2022 International Day of Peace, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on citizens to channel their energies towards peace building across the country.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN, made this call on the eve of the commemoration of the 2022 International Peace Day .   He stated that making peace in the country is preferable to conflict which has escalated major human rights violations across the world and Nigeria in…

WSCIJ to present a media justice status report on SGBV Sept 21

Emporium Reporters

The Wole Soyinka Centre for Investigative Journalism (WSCIJ) will publicly present a media justice status report on Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Nigeria on Wednesday 21 September 2022, titled ‘Missing data, missing justice’. The report, which is an activity under its 2021 Report Women! Female Reporters Leadership Programme (FRLP) funded by Open Society Foundation Africa, provides empirical evidence on SGBV issues as reported in the media and their status in the criminal justice process.   A Professor of law and former United Nations Special Rapporteur on trafficking in persons,…

NHRC awards N289.3m compensation to Police brutality victims

Emporium Reporters

The Independent Investigative Panel on Special Anti-Robbery Squad IIP-SARS through National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, today 14th Wednesday,2022 awarded a sum of N 287million compensation to 74 victims of police brutality.   The IIP-SARS was set up by the Federal Government in November 2020 following the “ENDSARS Protest” which was triggered by nationwide allegations of Police brutality.   The panel under the supervision of National Human Rights Commission NHRC conducted public hearing/investigation on violations of human rights by the defunct Special Anti-Robbery Squad, SARS, and other police units. While speaking,…

FG restates commitment to advance course of Human Rights in Nigeria

Emporium Reporters

The Federal Government has again pledged its commitment to advance the course of human rights to consolidate on the achievements made in the area of promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria.   This was made known by the Honorable Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice (HAGF), Mr. Abubakar Malami SAN, when the 5th Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) led by its Chairperson Dr Salamatu Husseni Sulaiman paid him a courtesy visit. The Honorable Attorney General who described the visit as a…

FG inaugurates National Committee Against Torture, domiciles secretariat at NHRC

Emporium Reporters

The federal government in its determination to eliminate torture, cruel, inhuman and degrading treatment in Nigeria, has inaugurated the National Committee Against Torture (NCAT), in recognition of the increasing cases of torture across the country.   Inaugurating the Committee in Abuja, the Honourable Attorney General of the Federation (HAGF) and Minister of Justice, Mr Abubakar Malami (SAN) stated that the Committee is expected to play a crucial role to stamp out torture and other related vices, and to ensure justice to survivors and victims.   The Chief Law Officer of…