NHRC Boss Approves 10-Month Training Programme to Strengthen Human Rights Enforcement in Nigeria

Ojukwu pushes capacity building to improve handling of economic, social and cultural rights cases

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By A1 News International | Abuja, Nigeria

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, has approved a 10-month structured training programme aimed at enhancing the capacity of staff in handling human rights complaints.

The initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen the Commission’s effectiveness, particularly in addressing economic, social, and cultural rights violations across Nigeria.

Training Targets Improved Service Delivery

The approval was announced during the opening of a two-day capacity-building workshop on concept development and report writing in Abuja.

Represented by the Director of the Economic, Social and Cultural Rights Department, Mrs. Isioma Nwosa, Ojukwu said the training is designed to equip staff with critical skills required to manage complaints and deliver on their responsibilities.

He noted that the department plays a key role in addressing issues related to housing, healthcare, education, labour, food security, water, and sanitation—areas that directly impact citizens’ welfare.

According to him, effective intervention in these areas requires strong analytical and reporting skills.

Response to Expanding Mandate

Ojukwu explained that the training programme is a direct response to recent internal restructuring within the Commission, which has expanded the operational scope of staff.

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He stressed that capacity development must align with the Commission’s growing responsibilities under the NHRC Act.

“This initiative reflects our commitment to staff development and institutional excellence,” he said, adding that the training would strengthen investigative and resolution processes for human rights complaints.

Experts Engage Staff on Key Skills

The workshop featured sessions led by experts, including Mrs. Ifeoma Nwakama, a former Director at the Human Rights Institute, who delivered presentations on concept development and effective report writing.

Participants were encouraged to actively engage, ask questions, and apply the knowledge gained to improve service delivery.

Ojukwu expressed confidence that the programme would equip staff with practical tools to make measurable impacts in protecting and promoting human rights in Nigeria.

WHY IT MATTERS

The initiative underscores the importance of institutional capacity in addressing human rights challenges. Strengthening staff competence could improve the quality of investigations and ensure better outcomes for victims of rights violations across the country.