THE EXECUTIVE SECRETARY, NATIONAL
HUMAN WRIGHT COMMISSION.
NHRC-PROTECTION
By: Safiya Abdulrahim Dabban
The Executive Secretary, National Human Right Commission Chief Anthony Ojukwu says the Protection of civilians in conflict from violence and human rights violations remains a sacred duty of not only government but also non-state actors.
He stated this at an event to mark the 20th anniversary of the Centre for Civilians in Conflict in Abuja.
He explained that civilians who have suffered harm perpetrated by non-state actors shall be held accountable by the government through the justice system, and by the provisions of this policy.
The Director of Centre for Civilian in Conflicts, Dr Benson Olugbuo called for closer communication and consultation with communities in conflict to build trust and develop synergies.
Also speaking The Chief of Army Staff represented by Air Commodore AO Akinsanya said the Armed Forces would continue to uphold its professional ethics on the battlefield.
He noted that the right approach to the protection of civilians was at the core of Army law.
A Representative from the EU office in Dakar, Borgie Luiyi said dealing with crisis prevention in West Africa should be a top priority for all.
The Federal Executive Council adopted the National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of human rights and coordinated by the Human Rights Commission.
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