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NHRC Boss reiterates commitment to safety of Journalists in Nigeria

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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC),Tony Ojukwu SAN has assured Nigeria Journalists of a free and safe environment for the practice of journalism in Nigeria.He said the National Human Rights Commission is poised to ensure that the rights of media practitioners other citizens are protected in Nigeria. . Bar. Tony Ojukwu stated this today Wednesday 7th September,2022 at a media parley held in Abuja.   He said the essence of the media parley was to rub minds with the media and bring up ideas and strategies…

NHRC, NAOWA strategise for improved partnership

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reiterated its commitment to improve on the existing partnership with the Nigerian Army Officers Wives Association (NAOWA) to make more impact on the humanitarian needs of the vulnerable groups in the society.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu (SAN) who stated this in Abuja when he received a delegation of NAOWA led by its President, Hajia Salamatu Farouk Yahaya observed that wives of Army Officers have a crucial role to play in supporting their spouses to succeed in defending…

INT’L HUMANITARIAN DAY: NHRC donates items to survivors of SGBV

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As the World commemorated the 2022 International Humanitarian Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reaffirmed commitments to assist victims of human rights violations as it presents items to survivors of Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Abuja.   At the official presentation of the item which include foodstuffs, books, mosquito nets, etc. the Executive Secretary of the Commission Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN stated that assisting victims of human rights violations and abuse is at the center of the Commission’s activities which is in line with its mandate and…

2022 WORLD HUMANITARIAN DAY:NHRC urges citizens to be advocates, benefactors of social service

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As Nigeria joined the rest of the global community to mark the 2022 World Humanitarian Day (WHD), the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged citizens to be advocates of humanitarian services, particularly with the high scale violence and the attendant humanitarian issues in parts of the country.   Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu (SAN) who gave this advice this in Abuja on the eve of the 2022 WHD noted the record high insecurity manifesting in form of armed banditry, kidnappings, killings, communal conflicts, farmers/herders clashes and…

FIGHT AGAINST INSURGENCY: NHRC Boss extols Nigerian Armed Forces

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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN has extolled the efforts and sacrifices of the Nigerian Armed Forces as well as the commitments of the Governments and citizens of the North-Eastern States towards Reconstruction, Rehabilitation, and Reintegration of communities affected by Boko Haram insurgency.   Ojukwu gave this commendation at a Traditional and Religious Leaders Forum on Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in North East Nigeria. At the event which took place in Maiduguri, Borno State, the Executive Secretary said the Armed Forces have made…

TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE: Ojukwu restates NHRC commitment toward successful implementation in Northeast

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The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu SAN, has restated the Commission’s commitment to the successful implementation of the Transitional Justice Project in the North East. He emphasized that promoting Reconciliation, Reintegration and Transitional Justice will contribute tremendously to restoring lasting peace in the North East. The Executive Secretary who lamented over the situation in Maiduguri, Borno state at the inaugural Traditional and Religious Leaders Forum on Transitional Justice and Reconciliation in North East Nigeria urged leaders in the area to assist the Commission…

NHRC trains Police personnel, says Human Rights, a necessity for effective policing

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Despite the incessant security challenges bedeviling the country,the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has remained consistent in training personnel of the Nigeria Police Force on the tenets of human rights which was described as a necessity for effective policing. Executive Secretary of the Commission Chief Tony Ojukwu (SAN) stated this in Abuja during his welcome address at the two-day training on mainstreaming human rights into the operations of law enforcement personnel in Nigeria. According to the NHRC Helmsman, the training was organised by the Commission in partnership with the Nigeria…

TRANSITIONAL JUSTICE:Borno Govt assures NHRC full support

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The Permanent Secretary, Borno State Ministry of Local Government and Emirate Affairs, Alhaji Tahiru Shettima has pledged the full commitment of his Ministry to support the processes that will lead to a successful implementation of the Transitional Justice Project flagged off by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) with the support of the European Union (EU) and United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in 2021.   The Permanent Secretary made this commitment while playing host to the Project team who were on a courtesy visit to his office in Maiduguri, to…

NHRC inaugurates State Project Advisory Committee for Transitional Justice

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has inaugurated a State Project Advisory Committee (SPAC) for Transitional Justice and Reconciliation as part of its efforts to achieve a long-lasting reconciliation and a deep sense of justice in communities that have been ravaged by insurgency.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu (SAN) during the inauguration of the SPAC in Maiduguri the Borno state capital stated that Commission has since 2021 embarked on a project on promoting reconciliation, reintegration and transitional justice in the three North-Eastern States most affected…

NHRC, NIS partner to protect rights of migrants

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has keyed into partnership with the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) to ensure that human rights of migrants are protected at every point of their movement in and out of Nigeria.   The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Chief Tony Ojukwu (SAN) secured the partnership when he led a delegation of his management team on a courtesy visit to the Comptroller General of Immigration, Idris Isah Jere. The Chief Human Rights Officer in Nigeria used the opportunity to reiterate the need to manage migration issues…