By Chikaodili Obinwa :
The National Human Rights Commission (NNRC) seeks the Partnership of State Ministry of Justice for the protection of the fundamental human rights of people of the state.
The state coordinator, Barr. Obinna Maduforo said this while on a courtesy visit to the Attorney-General’s office at the Jerome Udoji Secretariat, Awka.
Barr. Maduforo at the visit congratulated Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje on her appointment as the Attorney-General of the state and explained that the commission wants to strengthen its partnership with the ministry to ensure that the promotion of the Human rights of the citizens is being protected.
He added that the commission serves as an extra-judicial mechanism for the respect and promotion of human rights as well as provides avenues for public enlightenment, research, and dialogue on human rights.
Furthermore, the state coordinator said that the commission is empowered to intervene in any form of right infringements in cases like broken marriages, child trafficking, and rape among others.
Prof. Sylvia Ifemeje while responding to their requests appreciated their visit and assured them of the ministry’s maximum support and cooperation for easy justice delivery in the state.
