FOR
IMMEDIATE RELEASE
HUMAN RIGHT
SITUAUTION IN NIGERIA
It is
pertinent to emphasize on this human right day that all aspects of Nigerian Human
rights requires significant improvement. The issue of abuse has gone
unaccountable and perpetrators are not brought to book. At state levels and in Imo state
specifically, there are no laws protecting women and girls from violence. Government
agencies who should ensure safety and
peace has long been involved in assault of civilians, illegal adoption, torture
and other forms of violent and inhumane act. No wonder the campaign #EndSARS.
Rape, adolescent
relationship abuse, online abuse and school related gender based violence is on
the increase. Violence and insecurity
persists. The justice system runs without effective resources to ensure access
to justice by victims of human right issues.
It’s not amazing that nothing is done to mitigate these issues. What is
the future of human rights in Nigeria? Can we come to that point where human
right issues are addressed with commitment?
Let’s not
forget in a hurry that Human Rights are inalienable rights of every one. It remains
the legal entitlement of every citizen which must be enjoyed without fear. At this
point I call on the Law makers at national and state level to kindly reaffirm
their commitment to human rights. Ratify laws and policies that protect and
promote human rights #GEOBill
#MaputoProtocol #CEDAW and ensure
that perpetrators of human right abuses are held accountable.
Human Rights Day – December 10, 2017
