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NHRC EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER THE ALARMING KILLINGS IN BENUE, PLATEAU AND OTHER PARTS OF THE COUNTRY

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC)is deeply disturbed by the recent escalation of violent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau States. These incidents have resulted in the tragic loss of lives, displacement of innocent people, and wanton destruction of property, leaving many families and communities in trauma and despair.

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

Date: 10th June, 2025

Good morning distinguished partners, colleagues, and gentleman of the press,

NHRC CALLS FOR COLLECTIVE ACTION TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION

The Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu OFR SAN, has called for collective action to ensure the safety and well-being of all children in Nigeria.

FREEDOM OF RELIGION AND BELIEF IN NIGERIA: A SURVEY

Introduction
Nigeria is a country known for its rich cultural diversity and complex socio-political landscape. This diversity presents opportunities for human capital development, but also some sociological challenges related to the freedom of association and expression. One of the concerning issues Nigeria has been grappling with in recent years is the violation of freedom of religion and belief. The freedom of religion and belief is a fundamental human right, as enshrined in Nigeria’s Constitution and various international agreements.