As Nigeria joins the world to mark World Teachers’ Day on October 5, 2026, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on the Federal and State Governments to urgently step-up investment in teachers, schools and learning facilities, warning that the right to quality education cannot be guaranteed where teachers are poorly supported and schools remain unsafe or inadequately equipped.

As Nigeria marks 66 years of independence, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on government at all levels, security agencies, public institutions and citizens to place human dignity, equality and justice at the centre of the nation’s journey from reforms to stability and shared prosperity.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), through its National Preventive Mechanism (NPM), headed by Mr Kabiru Elayo, on Friday, 25 September 2026, held a validation exercise for its 2025–2026 Annual Report, bringing together key government, security, justice and civil society stakeholders to review the draft report and strengthen its findings and recommendations.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has tasked its staff to ensure that its communication reflects its status as an internationally accredited A-Status institution.