The National Human Rights Commission yesterday made a passionate appeal to federal and state governments to provide essential resources to facilitate the commission’s work in Bayelsa.
The Deputy Director Investigation, Dr Eugene Barikpeg Baadom plea came during a visit from the Executive Director of Women Organized for Mentorship and Advocacy Network (WOMAN), Lady Eunice Nnachi at the federal secretariat in Yenagoa.
He emphasized that the commission’s role is to promote, protect, enforce, collaborate, advocate, and sensitize individuals on human rights issues. He stressed that every human being has inherent rights and deserves to know these rights.
He made key demands from the state and federal governments which include; “operational Vehicles to enhance the commission’s mobility and response to human rights issues in Bayelsa.
“Functional Office, a well-equipped office to facilitate the commission’s work and provide a conducive environment for stakeholders.
“Shelter and Remand Home, Adequate facilities to provide shelter and care for vulnerable individuals, particularly women and children.”
He also advised women to avoid cohabitation, citing its link to out-of-school children and juvenile delinquency.
This call to action underscores the commission’s commitment to promoting human rights and dignity, particularly for women and children in Bayelsa.
He called for support from the Yenagoa Local Government Area (LGA) and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) to enhance the commission’s work in Bayelsa State.
This appeal emphasizes the importance of collaboration between government agencies and local authorities to promote human rights and development in the region.
By working together, the Yenagoa LGA, NDDC, and the National Human Rights Commission can create a more effective and sustainable framework for promoting human rights and development in Bayelsa State.
He reiterated the need for the completion of the Borster Prison project in Brass Local Government Area (LGA). The project, which is currently at 80% completion, aims to provide a modern and humane correctional facility.
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The director emphasized the importance of completing the project to address the issue of prison congestion and provide a more conducive environment for inmates.
He also highlighted the need for the government to prioritize the completion of this project to ensure that the human rights of inmates are protected.
Earlier, Lady Nnachi has sought collaboration and partnership with the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), emphasizing the need for joint efforts in promoting and protecting human rights, particularly those of women and girls.
WOMAN aims to empower women and girls through mentorship, advocacy, and networking, and believes that partnering with the NHRC will strengthen our efforts and create a more significant impact.
“We believe that collaboration is key to achieving our goals, and we look forward to working with the NHRC to promote and protect human rights in Bayelsa State,” said ED WOMAN.
The NHRC State Director welcomed the call for collaboration, also expressed its commitment to working with WOMAN to advance human rights in the state.
Women Organized for Mentorship and Advocacy Network (WOMan) is a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering women and girls through mentorship, advocacy, and networking.
