14/05/2026
NHRC Seeks Synergy With Stakeholders To Solve Human Rights Challenges In Anambra
By Queen Anigbogu (ABS News)
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called on civil society organisations, non-governmental organisations, police, paramilitary officials, ministries, departments and agencies to promote human rights values and standards in the discharge of their assignments across various sectors.
The Anambra State Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission, Barrister Obinna Mmaduforo, made the call during a consultative forum with stakeholders on the National Action Plan (NAP) for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Nigeria.
The forum, held at the Anambra State office of the commission, had in attendance civil society organisations, community-based organisations, non-governmental organisations, ministries, departments, agencies, and paramilitary officials.
While stressing the need for the provision of temporary shelter for victims of human rights abuse in Anambra State while their cases are being handled, Barrister Mmaduforo explained that the National Human Rights Commission serves as the central coordinating and monitoring body, with implementation cutting across ministries, departments and agencies, civil society, the private sector, and international partners.
He noted that the National Human Rights Commission National Action Plan (NAP) for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Nigeria (2024–2028) represents Nigeria's most detailed commitment to systematically closing the gap between its constitutional and international human rights obligations and the realities citizens face in the enjoyment of their rights.
The participants, including DCC Abiakam, Mrs Eucharia Anaekwe, Joy Onyeso, Samson Sanni, Eberechukwu Nwofoh, and Ugochi Freeman, spoke about the challenges they encounter in the discharge of their duties, including corruption, nepotism, external interference, unpaid salaries, workers' mental health issues, among others, but noted that if they see themselves as partners and unite, the challenges can be surmounted.
