World Human Rights Day: NHRC Seeks Equality, End to Gender Based Violence


By Elvis Omoregie 


The Executive Secretary, National Human Rights Commission, doctor Tony Ojukwu said the aim is to strengthen partnership, enhance awareness, and foster collaborative action in the fight against inequality and protect human rights for all Nigerians.

Mr. Ojukwu stated this while addressing journalist at the 2024 International Human Rights Day at the NUJ Secretariat in Benin City, Edo State.

Mr. Ojukwu who was represented by the state coordinator, Mr. Olumide Dosumu said the Commission was poised to advance human rights and social justice in Nigeria.

Mr. Ojukwu called for strict compliance to human rights instrument with a view to ensuring that state obligations are met and citizens rights are respected.

He explained that the 16 days Activism Against Gender-Based Violence Campaign has gained traction in the 36 States of the Federation raising more awareness about gender-based violence, promoting gender equality and advocating for policy and legislative reforms to prevent and respond to violence

Other civil rights groups that advocated for upholding human rights in the society, including Network of Civil Society Organisations and Smile Africa urged government at all levels to protect citizens and prioritise human rights across the country.

Addressing the groups, the chairman, Nigeria Union of Journalists, Edo State Council, Comrade Festus Alenkhe promised robust collaboration with the commission, especially in the area of reporting their activities to the world.

He urged journalists to report objectively issues concerning Human Rights, and decried the manner in which Journalists' right have been trampled upon in the course of discharging their constitutional duties.

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