The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) in Nigeria has launched a comprehensive four-year plan aimed at advancing the protection and promotion of human rights in the country. The executive secretary, Mr. Tony Ojukwu, presented the roadmap in Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, emphasizing its role in driving the protection, promotion, and enforcement of rights across the nation.
Ojukwu highlighted that the strategic plan is designed to guide the commission in fulfilling Nigeria’s commitment to international human rights principles, including those enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and various regional and international conventions.
The objectives outlined in the four-year plan reflect the thematic focus areas of the commission and align with the sustainable development goals. Mr. Ojukwu also emphasized the commission’s alignment with the Federal Government’s National Development Plan 2021-2025, based on the policy thrusts and eight-point agenda of President Tinubu’s administration.
According to Ojukwu, the commission aims to achieve these objectives by strengthening collaborations and partnerships with various stakeholders, including government agencies, civil society organizations, institutions, and the general public. The plan includes initiatives such as human rights education and policy advocacy.
The strategic plan is envisioned as a guiding framework for the NHRC to effectively address the ever-changing landscape of human rights issues in Nigeria, emphasizing proactive measures, evidence-based interventions, and the promotion of the rule of law to ensure that all Nigerians can enjoy their fundamental human rights without discrimination.
Furthermore, Mr. Daniel Entonu, the Director of Planning and Statistics at the commission, provided an overview of the previous 2019-2022 strategic plan and assured improved human rights protection for Nigerians in the new plan.
