By Stephen Adeleye.
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Kogi State office, has solicited for collaboration with the Chief Judge of Kogi State, Hon. Justice Josiah Majebi, in carrying out prison (Correctional) decongestion in the state.
The State Coordinator of NHRC, Barr. Nuhu Mohammed Musa, made the call when his team paid an advocacy visit to the office of Kogi Chief Judge in Lokoja, as part of its 16 Days Activism, to mark the 2024 International Human Rights Day.
Musa solicited for partnership with the Chief Judge in the areas of carrying out prison (correctional) decongestion, and the enforcement of decisions of the Commission when registered with the judiciary.
He noted that the Commission in collaboration with other stakeholders was embarking on school sensitisation campaign aimed to educate students against Gender Based Violence (GBV) in the state.
He stressed that the NHRC is raising awareness about the prevalence and impact of violence against women and girls, and promoting policies and laws that protect women’s and girls’ rights.
In his response, the Chief judge assured the Commission of a robust partnership, and promised to be of help to NHCR where necessary towards fulfilling its mandates.
Justice Majebi, however, requested for the copy of the NHRC ACT 2010 (as amended) for study in order to take informed decisions in the area of enforcement.
The CJ reiterated commitment of his office and that of the State Government to continue to collaborate with NHRC in protecting and enforcing the rights of the citizens of the state.
Responding to Chief Judge’s request, the NHRC State coordinator, promised to make available the copy of NHRC Act to the office of his lordship as requested.
