The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, has urged law students across Nigeria to become courageous defenders of human rights and the rule of law which are the pillars of an egalitarian and progress society.
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has entered into a strategic collaboration with the Knights of St. Mulumba, KSM, and the Papal Knights and Medalists of Nigeria to address the systemic challenge of prison congestion and uphold the human rights of persons deprived of liberty in Nigeria.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in its capacity as Nigeria's National Preventive Mechanism under the Optional Protocol to the United Nations Convention against Torture (OPCAT), has announced the election of its Executive Secretary, Chief Anthony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, as Vice-President of the African National Preventive Mechanisms Network, ANPMN.
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, OFR, SAN, has reaffirmed the Commission's strong commitment to continue to prevent torture, protect the dignity of all persons deprived of liberty, and ensure justice and effective remedies for victims of torture in Nigeria.
The National Human Rights Commission has expressed deep concern over the increasing cases of drug abuse and illicit trafficking in Nigeria. The Commission described the trend as a major threat to public health, security, human dignity, and national development.
NHRC CHARGES LAW STUDENTS TO CHAMPION HUMAN RIGHTS, RULE OF LAW
NHRC PARTNERS KSM TO ADDRESS PRISON CONGESTION, PROMOTE HUMAN DIGNITY IN CORRECTIONAL FACILITIES
Continental Win for Nigeria as Ojukwu takes VP Seat in ANPMN
INTERNATIONAL DAY IN SUPPORT OF VICTIMS OF TORTURE: NHRC REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO PREVENTING TORTURE, PROTECTING DIGNITY AND SECURING JUSTICE FOR VICTIMS
International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking: NHRC Expresses Concern Over Rising Drug Abuse, Calls for Human Rights-Based Response
