Nigerians have been assured of the promotion and protection of their fundamental human rights, including right to freedom of expression and the press, in all circumstances.
Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, stated this in a statement marking the 2024 World Press Freedom Day where he reaffirmed the commitment of the Commission to safeguarding press freedom as a fundamental human right and the cornerstone of any democracy.
Ojukwu premised his assurance on the provisions of the National Human Rights Commission’s Act 1995 (as amended), wherein the Commission is mandated to deal with all matters relating to the promotion and protection of human rights guaranteed by all the Constitution of Nigeria and human rights legal instruments to which Nigeria is a party.
The Executive Secretary highlighted the crucial role played by journalists in birthing and defending our democracy, projecting government’s policies, providing critical information…
Source: Leadership Newspaper
