The President Buhari administration failed to inaugurate another governing council of the NHRC since 2015.
Nigeria’s Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami, has inaugurated the first governing council of the National Human Rights Commission since President Muhammadu Buhari assumed office in 2015.
The commission has had a chequered history of government interference in its mandate of promotion and protection of human rights in Nigeria. Mr Malami said he was directed by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Boss Mustapha, to swear in the council members on behalf of Mr Buhari, who is on a medical trip in London.
Ms Suleiman advocated an improved staff welfare, adding that it was unacceptable for the staff of the NHRC to be poached by Non Governmental Organisations who have better remuneration for workers. Mr Bamidele said Section 14 of the constitution required that the composition of the Government of the Federation or any of its agencies, should reflect the Federal Character Principles.
He urged the Senate to draw the attention of President Muhammadu Buhari to the lop-sidedness in the composition of the Governing Council of NHRC which was an infraction against the constitution of Nigeria.The members of the governing council include: Salamatu Suleiman , while Joseph Mmamel, Ahmad Fingilla, Kemi Asiwaju-Okenyodo, Abubakar Muhammed; and Femi Okeowo were confirmed as members.
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