News & Events - National Human Rights Commission

SPEECH BY DR. TONY OJUKWU, OFR, SAN, EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION, AT THE PRESENTATION OF THE APRIL 2025 HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION DASHBOARD

Date: 16th May, 2025

Distinguished Guests, Colleagues, Fellow Nigerians,

Workers Day 2025: Upholding the Rights and Dignity of Nigerian Workers amidst Economic Challenges.

As the global community commemorates the 2025 International Labour Day otherwise known as Workers Day, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) extends its solidarity to all Nigerian workers whose untiring commitment continues to drive the nation's progress, even amidst daunting economic challenges.

SPEECH BY DR. TONY OJUKWU OFR, SAN, THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS COMMISSION AT THE PRESENTATION OF MARCH 2025 HUMAN RIGHTS SITUATION DASHBOARD

Date: 4th April 2025

Good morning, esteemed colleagues, partners, human rights defenders, and members of the press,

Climate Crisis, a Human Right Emergency - UN Resident Coordinator

The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Nigeria, Mohammed Malik Fall has described the climate crisis in Africa as more than just an environmental issue but a human rights emergency.