President Muhammadu Buhari has assured the management of the National Human Rights Commission of his continuous support in its efforts to get closer to the people to assuage their grievances.
The President gave the assurance in Abuja when he received in audience the Governing Council of the Commission.
The Chairperson of the Commission, Dr. Salamatu Suleiman, had said the council decided to visit the President as part of activities to mark World Human Rights Day, and to intimate him with the efforts of the Commission in tackling petitions before the organisation.
She commended President Buhari for his generosity towards the Commission, especially with its allocation increased for the first time ever, which has enabled the Commission to have offices in the six geo-political zones, with state office complexes also coming up in 10 states.
Dr. Salamatu said “Covid-19 pandemic had disrupted political, and socio-economic foundations in Nigeria and Africa.
She, however, assured that the attainment of human rights obligations, especially socio-economic rights, enshrined as Fundamental Objectives and Directive Principles of State Policy, was at the centre of implementation of the approved National Development Plan, NDP, for 2021-2025.
PR/ Bello Wakili