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  • NHRC says it received over 3.7m human rights violation complaints in 2025

    NHRC says it received over 3.7m human rights violation complaints in 2025

    …asks Edo govt to bring Obaseki’s attackers to book

    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) said it received more than 3.7 million human rights complaints and reports across Nigeria in 2025.

    The commission said the number revealed persistent structural and security-related challenges facing the country.

    NHRC’s Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu (SAN), said this in Abuja on Tuesday during the presentation of the December 2025 human rights situation dashboard and Nigeria’s human rights outlook for 2026.

    Ojukwu said the 3,724,822 complaints recorded nationwide reflect both growing public awareness of the Commission’s mandate and enduring human rights violations linked to insecurity, poverty, and governance deficits.

    “The figure is significant, not only in its size, but in what it represents. It shows increased confidence in reporting violations, while also underscoring the persistence of structural human rights challenges in Nigeria”, he said.

    Ojukwu said the complaints covered a broad spectrum of rights, including livelihoods, housing, education, healthcare, civil and political rights, gender-based violence, child rights violations, and abuses against vulnerable and key populations.

    He said findings from the commission’s 2025 general observatory dashboard revealed that violations are closely linked to inequality, unemployment, weak institutions, limited access to justice, and poor service delivery, with significant variations across states and regions.

    Ojukwu said in 2026 his agency plans to strengthen early warning systems, deepen engagement with security and law-enforcement agencies to ensure human rights compliance, expand access to justice for women and children, integrate technology into reporting and monitoring, and enhance partnerships across sectors.

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    Ojukwu assured the NHRC’s commitment to building a Nigeria where justice is accessible, accountability is the norm, and human rights are respected and protected.

    Presenting the December 2025 human rights situation dashboard, the Senior Special Adviser to the NHRC, Hillary Ogbonna, said a total of 342,604 complaints of human rights violations were received in December 2025 alone.

    Giving a breakdown of the complaints, Ogbonna said 65,664 complaints were received from the North-West, 64,350 from the North-East, North-Central recorded 143,402 complaints, South-West, 13,009, and 13,173 human rights violations complaints were received from the South-South region of the country.

    He said in December 2025, NHRC recorded 390 kidnappings, 246 killings, 670 cases of child abandonment, and nine killings of security personnel.

    Ogbonna urged the Edo State Government to take necessary steps to bring to book the culprits in the recent assault on a filmmaker, Don Pedro Obadaki, noting that it is a prohibited act under international law.

    He said the NHRC currently has three million ongoing investigations on human rights violation cases, which is why the agency should be well-funded.

  • FG pledges commitment to promoting restorative justice in rights protection

    FG pledges commitment to promoting restorative justice in rights protection

    The federal government has pledged its commitment to encouraging measures to promote the deployment of restorative justice in addressing rights violation cases.

    The government called for improved collaboration among national human rights institutions and related stakeholders in West Africa to improve rights protection in the sub-region and beyond.

    Chairperson of the Governing Council of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Salamatu Suleiman, expressed the position of the federal government on the issue while speaking in Abuja on Tuesday.

    Dr. Suleiman, a former Minister of Women Affairs and ex-Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, spoke at the 2025 Regional Consultation of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa.

    The event organised by the National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa (NHRI-WA), with support from sister organisations, will be held between June 30 and July 4 in Abuja

    Dr. Suleiman urged members of the network to walk the talk, adding that the activities of members and stakeholders must be directed at promoting respect for human dignity and encouraging reconciliation.

    Stating that “Nigeria is resolute in its commitment to advancing restorative justice,” Dr. Suleiman cautioned that without mutual collaboration and support, the objective of the consultative meeting by members of the network will not be achieved.

    The Executive Secretary of the Nigerian Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu (SAN) spoke about the many achievements of his agency and expressed concern about the growing challenges to human rights protection in the sun-region.

    Ojukwu noted that it is to ignore the escalating violations of human rights across West Africa, resulting from “undemocratic changes of governments, shrinking civic spaces, conflicts, terrorist insurgency, forced displacements of populations and climate change.

    “In the face of all these challenges to the enjoyment of human and peoples’ rights, there can be no better time for solidarity among NHRIs than now. We must affirm our resolve to advance a unified, stable, and human rights-friendly West Africa.

    “Our shared challenges are formidable, but they are not insurmountable when we stand together. In this regard, NHRI Nigeria pledges its support and solidarity to citizens and NHRIs of our sister nations in West Africa.

    “The promises of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights can only be realised if NHRIs are alive to their mandates and supported to discharge their responsibilities as gatekeepers of human rights.

    “We currently serve as a quasi-judicial body to receive and resolve an annual average of two million complaints of human rights violations and have issued indictments to violators and paid compensation to victims.

    “We are not resting on our oars because more than ever before, the roles of NHRIs in protecting democracy and human rights in Nigeria and across West Africa are now a necessity,” Ojukwu said.

    The President of the NNHRI-WA, Dr. Joseph Whittal, decried the escalating threats to civic freedoms.

    Whittal called for a shift towards a human rights-based approach to addressing migration issues across the continent.

    He said, “As human rights institutions, we cannot claim to be fair to our countries or institutions if we do not take migration issues seriously.” 

    Whittal stressed that the role of NHRIs includes monitoring migration trends and protecting vulnerable populations.

    The Deputy Special Representative of the United Nations Secretary-General for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS), Barrie Freeman, underscored the need to protect migrants and to ensure civic space remains open for citizens to exercise their rights without fear or repression.

    Freeman warned that the shrinking space for civil society and the stifling of public participation pose a significant threat to democratic governance, peace, and human rights in the region.

  • Mokwa flood: NHRC seeks enhanced disaster preparedness, IDPs’ protection

    Mokwa flood: NHRC seeks enhanced disaster preparedness, IDPs’ protection

    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for enhanced disaster preparedness to reduce the impact of floods caused and ensure adequate protection for victims, who add to the population of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) in the country.

    The call, NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu (SAN) said, became imperative given the recent flood disaster in Mokwa, Niger State, which resulted in the death of over 200 people, many remain missing and others displaced.

    Ojukwu spoke at the NHRC’s monthly Human Rights Situation Dashboard held in Abuja. He announced the launch of a new quarterly Human Rights and Internal Displacement Dashboard—the first of its kind in Nigeria’s history, in response to the growing displacement crisis.

    He said the initiative, developed in partnership with the United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), will systematically track and address the challenges facing IDPs, asylum seekers, refugees, and returnees.

    Ojukwu said the NHRC recorded over 40,000 displacement incidents and 1,460 rights complaints from vulnerable groups between February and April this year, adding that many continue to suffer from inadequate shelter, lack of healthcare, and systematic rights violations.

    Ojukwu expressed concern about the growing humanitarian and rights crisis in Nigeria, disclosing that his agency recorded over 275,256 complaints in the month of May alone.

    He said that the overwhelming number of complaints was a clear indicator that “too many Nigerians feel unprotected” and that the country risks normalising distress and impunity.

    Ojukwu said, “When over a quarter of a million people come to the National Human Rights Commission in just one month, the message is loud and clear.

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    The NHRC boss highlighted the wide range of rights violations witnessed in May, including violent attacks in the Northeast, sexual violence, and mass deaths from natural disaster.

    Ojukwu announced that the Commission will go into partnership with Ability Live Initiative Allies, a civil society group focused on the rights of persons with disabilities.

    He said the partnership seeks to tackle deep-seated discrimination against the estimated 5 million Nigerians living with disabilities, who continue to face limited access to education, employment, and public services.

    “This partnership aims to ensure that persons with disabilities are not merely included but are actively participating in societal and economic spheres,” Dr. Ojukwu said and urged government agencies, development partners, and civil society organizations to use the dashboards not only as data tools but as mechanisms to hold authorities accountable and improve human rights outcomes.

  • NHRC lauds NOA’s rights advocacy, pledges partnership in Ekiti

    NHRC lauds NOA’s rights advocacy, pledges partnership in Ekiti

    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has commended the state directorate of the National Orientation Agency (NOA) for its efforts in sensitising the public.

     Ekiti State NHRC Coordinator, Mr. Sodehinde, gave the commendation during the courtesy visit by the NOA Ekiti State Director, Mrs. Oluwakemi Akomolede, to his office in Ado-Ekiti, the Ekiti State capital.

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     Sodehinde lauded NOA’s advocacy, describing it as essential to achieving a culture of accountability and justice. He noted that the Commission has handled several cases related to sexual abuse, drug-related crimes, and other rights violations across Ekiti, but faces resource constraints that limit broader outreach.

  • Reps, NHRC, UK govt, others pledge support to deepening rights protection in Nigeria

    Reps, NHRC, UK govt, others pledge support to deepening rights protection in Nigeria

    The House of Representatives, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), the government of the United Kingdom and other stakeholders have pledged to support efforts at deepening human rights protection and promotion in Nigeria.

    They made the commitment in Abuja on Wednesday at the “Inter-agency consultative workshop on the implementation of the National Action Plan (NAP) for the promotion and protection of human rights” organised by the NHRC and the House of Reps Committee on Human Rights, with support from the Policy and Legal Advocacy Centre (PLAC) and the UK International Development.

    Chairman of the House of Reps Committee on Human Rights, Abiola Makinde assured stakeholders of his committee’s commitment to support efforts at promoting human rights in the country.

    Represented by the Deputy Chairman of the committee, Mudashiru Lookman, Makinde noted that “the importance of the protection of the rights of every Nigerian cannot be over emphasized.”

    He noted that despite past efforts by stakeholders, “There are several Nigerians that still face discrimination, inequality and injustice.

    “There is the need for us all to continue to speak up and support those who are denied their fundamental human rights.

    “All hands must be on deck to achieve greater result for the respect, protection and promotion of the rights of all citizens in order to have a more respectable, just and peaceful nation,” Makinde said.

    NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu (SAN) noted that the obligation to promote, protect and fulfil human rights “is a fundamental imperative for the state, which has been reinforced by regional and international human rights instruments to which Nigeria is a party.”

    He stressed the importance of the NAP in achieving the goal of deepening rights protection and promotion in the country, noting that the NAP is not just a document, but a strategic roadmap for integrating human rights into governance, policy-making, and institutional frameworks.

    Ojukwu addes that “the NAP serves as a strategic framework to audit, improve and monitor human rights through collaboration among government, civil society, and other national and international stakeholders.”

    He explained that the essence of Wednesday’s workshop was to activate the implementation framework of the NAP by bringing together key stakeholders across government agencies, civil society, and development partners. 

    “We recognize that effective implementation requires a coordinated, multi-sectoral, and inter-agency approach to ensure that the principles enshrined in the NAP translate into concrete actions that impact the lives of all Nigerians,” he said.

    PLAC’s Executive Director, Clement Nwankwo, who frowned at the increasing cases of right abuse in the country, said effort was on to amend the Constitution to classify the parading of suspects publicly as a human rights violation.

    He commended the initiative behind the NAP, noting that with the plan, a lot could be achieved in promoting human rights in the country.

    Nwankwo sought the continued assistance of the two committees of the Senate and House of Reps in this direction.

    The Deputy High Commissioner, British High Commission Nigeria, Gill Lever said the UK government remained commited to its continued support of Nigeria in efforts to deepen human rights promotion and protection in Nigeria.

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    Lever, who drew a parallel between human rights protection and economic growth in any society, urged Nigerians to learn to always hold their elected leaders accountable.

    She added: “As Africa’s largest democracy, Nigeria’s journey towards the consolidation of human rights is instructive. 

    “Human rights are the cornerstones of any just and fair society. They empower individuals, reject the wrong moves and foster inclusive development.

    “Collective experience across the world demonstrate that the realisation of human rights fosters peace, security, prosperity and societal development.

    “So, Nigeria’s commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights is pivotal to the development of its democracy,” Lever said.

  • Insecurity: NHRC urges FG to invest in security officers’ welfare, training

    Insecurity: NHRC urges FG to invest in security officers’ welfare, training

    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the federal government to invest in the welfare and training of law enforcement officers to enable them effectively perform their duties and conform with global  human rights standards. 

    NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu (SAN), who said this during the presentation of the December 2024 Human Rights situation Dashboard and the year 2024 overview, called on government to remain committed to protecting the most vulnerable in the society, particularly the children who are often neglected and abused.

    Ojukwu noted that in December 2024 alone, the NHRC received a staggering 355,726 complaints of human rights violations, marking an overwhelming increase from the 1,147 complaints reported in January of the same year. 

    The increase, Ojukwu said, is a testament to the growing awareness among Nigerians of their rights, and the trust they have placed in the Commission as a crucial avenue for seeking justice and redress.

    “It is a clear indication that Nigerians are increasingly aware of their human rights and are turning to the Commission as a beacon of hope in the face of adversity.

    “The violations documented in 2024 paint a sobering picture of the challenges we face. Among the most prevalent issues were the violation of the rights to freedom of expression, assembly and association, abandonment of children, attacks on law enforcement, discrimination, sexual and gender-based violence, the suppression of civic space, as well as the escalating violence of banditry and mass killings. 

    “These issues, though varied, underscore the complexity of the human rights landscape in Nigeria.

    While this dashboard highlights the extent of the violations, it also serves as an urgent call to action”, he said and added that, the findings should not just be a point of reflection, they must be a facilitator for change. 

    He said, the protection of human rights cannot, and must not, rest solely on the shoulders of the NHRC alone and called on all stakeholders, government, civil society organizations, international partners, and all Nigerians to come together to reinforce the collective efforts to combat systemic injustices.

    The NHRC boss stressed the need to strengthen mechanisms of accountability and justice and advance policies and interventions that safeguard the freedom of expression and combat discrimination in all its forms. 

    He disclosed that 2025 is a milestone for the Commission as it marks 30th anniversary of its establishment, noting that, “From military dictatorships to democratic governments, the NHRC has become a history of resilience, innovation and commitment to the Nigerian people”. 

    He said, the Commission has worked tirelessly to fulfil its mandate of monitoring, investigating, and addressing human rights concerns across the country in the past one year and added that, the monthly dashboard on human rights assessment in Nigeria is a major flagship through which the NHRC is fulfilling its sacred mandate. 

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    Ojukwu said, “The data we share today is not merely a set of statistics, it represents the day to day experiences of Nigerians who continue to entrust us with their complaints and hopes for justice”. 

    Presenting  the human rights situation dashboard, the Senior human rights adviser to the NHRC boss, Mr. Hillary Ogbonna said, a total of 2,194 cases of kidnappings, 13,962 cases of child abandonment and 189 killings of law enforcement officials were recorded last year.

    He said in 2024, 45,986 cases of sexual violence, 84,187 cases of domestic violence and 6, 943 cases of rape were also recorded by the Commission across the country.

    According to Ogbonna, the NHRC recorded abduction of 71 persons, 13 persons killed in Zamfara, killings of two Policemen by gun men in Anambra, killing of 32 persons in attacks by bandits in Plateau and airstrike on civilians by the Nigerian Armed Forces in Sokoto.

  • NHRC wants enhanced collaboration to combat gender-based violence

    NHRC wants enhanced collaboration to combat gender-based violence

    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for enhanced collaboration of all stakeholders to combat the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in the country.

     The Executive Secretary of the (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu (SAN) said this at a press conference in Abuja yesterday  to herald the 16-day activism against GBV as part of preparations for the 2024 International Human Rights Day.

    Ojukwu noted that this year’s celebration, themed, “Equality: Reducing inequality and advancing human rights,” aims to highlight the importance of promoting equality and addressing the barriers that hinder the realisation of fundamental human rights.

     He said the NHRC, civil society organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders, have planned various activities to be held across the country to amplify the GBV message.

     Ojukwu said the campaign would focus on raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and advocating for policy reforms to prevent and respond to GBV, particularly violence against women and girls.

    He identified some of the activities that have been planned to include roadshows, advocacy visits to key officials such as states’ First Ladies, state Houses of Assembly, leaders of the Judiciary, as well as engagements with youth and women’s groups, religious and traditional leaders, and health workers.

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    Ojukwu said the NHRC equally plans to engage students in schools, using creative approaches like drama and songs to raise awareness about the dangers of GBV and the importance of gender equality.

     According to him, the significance of this year’s activities aligned with the broader objectives of International Human Rights Day.

    He said the commemoration will feature a range of impactful events, such as debates and quizzes for students to deepen their understanding of human rights, forums for civil society and lawmakers to discuss legislative gaps, and exhibitions showcasing the contributions of human rights defenders in Nigeria.

    Ojukwu said NHRC’s efforts will culminate in a symbolic Human Rights Walk and an awards dinner on December 10, celebrating individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the promotion of human rights in Nigeria.

    He said the NHRC has also planned a high-level forum to explore the intersection of human rights and corporate responsibility, as well as a town hall meeting to discuss innovative approaches to litigating human rights cases.

     The NHRC boss hailed the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme for its support for the commission’s activities.

  • NHRC seeks enhanced collaboration to combat gender-based violence

    NHRC seeks enhanced collaboration to combat gender-based violence

    The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for enhanced collaboration of all stakeholders to combat the rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) in the country.

    The Executive Secretary of the (NHRC), Tony Ojukwu (SAN) said this at a press conference in Abuja on Friday to herald the 16-day activism against GBV as part of preparations for the 2024 International Human Rights Day.

    Ojukwu noted that this year’s celebration, themed, “Equality: Reducing inequality and advancing human rights,” aims to highlight the importance of promoting equality and addressing the barriers that hinder the realisation of fundamental human rights.

    He said the NHRC, civil society organisations, government agencies and other stakeholders, have planned various activities to be held across the country to amplify the GBV message. 

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    Ojukwu said the campaign would focus on raising awareness, fostering dialogue, and advocating for policy reforms to prevent and respond to GBV, particularly violence against women and girls.

    He identified some of the activities that have been planned to include roadshows, advocacy visits to key officials such as states’ First Ladies, state Houses of Assembly, leaders of the Judiciary, as well as engagements with youth and women’s groups, religious and traditional leaders, and health workers. 

    Ojukwu said the NHRC equally plans to engage students in schools, using creative approaches like drama and songs to raise awareness about the dangers of GBV and the importance of gender equality.

    According to him, the significance of this year’s activities aligned with the broader objectives of International Human Rights Day. 

    He said the commemoration will feature a range of impactful events, such as debates and quizzes for students to deepen their understanding of human rights, forums for civil society and lawmakers to discuss legislative gaps, and exhibitions showcasing the contributions of human rights defenders in Nigeria.

    Ojukwu said NHRC’s efforts will culminate in a symbolic Human Rights Walk and an awards dinner on December 10, celebrating individuals and organizations that have made significant contributions to the promotion of human rights in Nigeria. 

    He said the NHRC has also planned a high-level forum to explore the intersection of human rights and corporate responsibility, as well as a town hall meeting to discuss innovative approaches to litigating human rights cases.

    The NHRC boss hailed the Rule of Law and Anti-Corruption (RoLAC) programme for its support for the commission’s activities.

  • Children’s Day: NHRC, CALDEV collaborate on protection of children’s rights

    Children’s Day: NHRC, CALDEV collaborate on protection of children’s rights

    As Nigeria joined the rest of the World to mark this year’s International Children’s Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) and the Children of Africa Leadership  and Values Development  Initiative(CALDEV) have expressed willingness to work together to ensure that the rights of  children are adequately  protected.

    The two organisation made this known when a delegation of CALDEV officials and school children paid a courtesy visit to the headquarters of NHRC on Monday in Abuja.

    Hon. Bamidele Salam, Founder and President of CALDEV, who led the delegation, said the visit was part of stakeholder’s engagement to rally support for the   rights of Nigerian children as they mark the International Children’s Day

    According to Salam, who represents Ede North,South/Egbedero/Ejigbo Federal Constituency of Osun State at the Federal  House of Representatives, there is a  gap on issues affecting children in Nigeria in spite of the Child Rights Act.

    “One of those gaps is the one that has to do with children’s rights to education, and it is sad   that in the whole world, Nigeria has the highest number of out-of-school children today, according to UNICEF, about 17.5 million children do not have access to education.

     “Children in Nigeria that are involved in forced labor are over 15 million, according to the last statistics also by the UNICEF, and  Children have been victims of violence in their homes, violence in schools, violence even in religious places, violence in several spaces, because there are inadequate measures to protect them from abuse, sexual abuse, physical abuse, emotional trauma that children face.

     “These are just some of the issues that affect the Nigerian child,and  I believe that an occasion like this should be used to drum up the awareness and ask for the intervention of government at all levels on addressing these problems.

    “So we are here today to further extend to you our hand of collaboration and readiness to work together with the National Human Rights Commission for the purpose of protecting the rights of Nigerian children, advancing their cause, and progressively removing Nigeria from this very odious record which we have obtained everywhere in the world.

    “Together we can raise awareness and initiate measures that will ensure that there are consequences for those who abuse the rights of children, because where there are no consequences, impunity is bound to continue,” he said.

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    The CALDEV helmsman added that “If a child wants to take  a legal action, he needs a guardian,  through which he can take some legal action against those who infringe on his or her rights.

     “This is where we believe that the National Human Rights Commission should come in to ensure that we protect children and give them a very open space to air their views and to lodge complaints about those abuses that they suffer and those rights which are denied them”,he said.

    While presenting a formal proposal for a collaborative partnership with NHRC to the Executive Secretary, Salam said,” We are going to work together to ensure that Nigeria provides a very brighter future, a very guaranteed future for our youthful population.”

    In his remarks, Mr Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary/CEO of NHRC commended CALDEV for the initiative and expressed his goodwill  to Nigerian Children on the celebration of their day.

    Ojukwu who was represented by Mr Harry Obe, Director  in the Department of Economic,Social and Cultural Rights of NHR, said the commission  has  a department that is dedicated to issues of children and women.

    He therefore expressed the commission’s readiness to collaborate with CALDEV in protecting the rights of the Nigerian child.

    “We all agree that in our present-day generation and the circumstances that surround the world now, there is need for all of us to join hands and pay attention to value re-orientation, development of children, particularly if we must actually ensure that the world is preserved and that the value system that our fathers handed over to us is actually taken forward and better developed for the good of humanity.

     “The fact that children are vulnerable is not in doubt because of their age and circumstances they find themselves, they are subject to control and possible manipulation by older members of the society.

     “So there must be a dedicated effort like you have shown and then institutions like the NHRC must work with you to ensure that the children are protected from possible violations or abuses.

    “Our law envisages that we partner with civil society organisations, and for a civil society organisation that is focusing on a particular area that is within our mandate,we will work with you,” he said.

    Obe added that “What we need to do is to, after now, set up a committee that will work together to draw the memorandum of understanding that will be signed between the organisation and the Commission to ensure that we further protect and drive the objectives of the organisation.”

  • NHRC: Northwest records 1,547 cases of human rights violation

    NHRC: Northwest records 1,547 cases of human rights violation

    No less than 1,547 cases of human rights violations were recorded in the Northwest between January and October, this year, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Kano office, said yesterday.

    Of the figure, about 1,320 had been concluded while 227 cases were still pending, NHRC Kano State Coordinator, Alhaji Shehu Abdullahi, said.

    Abdullahi, who spoke to reporters, said the complaints were focused on six areas: women and gender rights, rights of children, civil and political rights, discrimination and economic and socio-cultural rights.

     He discovered that abandonment of family responsibilities constituted the highest number of the cases with 720 complaints, domestic violence 250, custody and access to children 27, and forceful marriage 10.

    “There are a lot of human rights violations in terms of migration but Nigeria has done well in respect of preserving the rights of migrants.

     “Rights of children constitutes 310, survival and development 300, sexual abuse 10, civil and political rights 32, unlawful arrest and detention 12, threat to life 5, access to justice 15 and discrimination 25,” the NHRC coordinator said.

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     He attributed the success recorded to the commitment of the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu who signed and ratified the protocol of the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights, on the rights of PWDs in Africa.

     According to him, the records indicate Nigeria’s dedication to promoting inclusivity, accessibility and full realisation of the rights of people living with disabilities.

     He said the NHRC was dedicated to gaining international and local recognition for human rights advancement.

     “This commission (NHRC) has achieved a great milestone at the international level, as it was elected as a governing board member of the global alliance of national human rights institutions and a member of the network of African national human rights institutions working group on migration,” he said.