AGF LATEEF FAGBEMI, SAN COMMISSIONS NHRC KEBBI STATE OFFICE

The federal government has urged the citizens and other stakeholders to collaborate and support the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) considering its crucial roles in laying the cornerstone of human rights protection in Nigeria.

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) who made this statement at the official inauguration of the NHRC Office in Birnin Kebbi, Kebbi State observed that the Commission has not only championed the full enjoyment of human rights in the country but it has been working relentlessly to maintain an enviable human rights record at the global scene.

NHRC DEFENDS 2024 BUDGET, PROPOSES INCREASED ALLOCATION FOR 2025 TO TACKLE EMERGING HUMAN RIGHTS CHALLENGES

The Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has presented its 2024 budget performance and defended its proposed 2025 budget before the Joint Committees on Human Rights of the Senate and House of Representatives.

The budget presentation which held at the National Assembly Complex, highlighted the Commission's efforts to address pressing human rights issues amidst growing economic challenges and human rights concerns in the country.

NATIONWIDE PROTESTS: NHRC ISSUES ADVISORY TO FG, URGES CITIZENS & SECURITY OPERATIVES TO ESCHEW VIOLENCE

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has issued an Advisory Opinion to the Federal Government urging it to ensure that the August 1, 2024 planned nationwide protests enjoys a peaceful atmosphere devoid of any form of human rights violations.

The Executive Secretary of the Commission, Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN who made this disclosure on Wednesday evening also charged the law enforcement agencies to comply with the relevant human rights principles and practices that guarantee the right to freedom of association and assembly.

NHRC HARPS ON STAKEHOLDERS ENGAGEMENT TO PREVENT TORTURE, SEEKS SUPPORT FOR NATIONAL PREVENTIVE MECHANISM

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has harped on the need for engaging with stakeholders from diverse sectors to ensure a comprehensive and inclusive approach to preventing human rights violations including torture and other inhuman and degrading treatments.

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR, SAN made this disclosure in his welcome statement at the “Strategic Meeting on Prevention of Torture in Nigeria” which held in Abuja..