President Bola Tinubu has forwarded to the Senate a request for the confirmation of 15 nominees as Chairman and Members of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC.
Some of the nominees are journalists including the Executive Director of News at the Nigerian Television Authority, NTA, Ayo Adewuyi, President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors, NGE, Eze Ababa and Channels Television anchor, Maupe Ogun.
The President said the request is in line with Section 2, Subsection 3 of the National Human Rights Commission (Establishment) Act, 2010.
Other nominees are Dr. Salamatu Suleiman as Chairman, alongside Roseline Tasha, Adam Yubak Baku, ACG Felix Lawrence, Edmund Chinonye, Chinonye Obiaku SAN, Oluwakemi Asiwaju Okere-Odo, Professor Adedeji Ogunji, Kingsley Chidozie, Mohammed Adelodu, and Otunba Francis Meshioye as members.
Also nominated are Dr. Anthony Ojukwu (SAN) as Executive Secretary, with Patience Patrick and Hawwa Ibrahim listed as members.
In his letter, President Tinubu urged the Senate to give the request expeditious consideration, while conveying his assurances of highest regard to the Senate President.
The Senate has referred the request to its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, which is expected to report back within two weeks.
(Editor: Terverr Tyav)
