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NHRC urges NASS to pass bill on Safety, Security, Violence-Free Schools, commends FG on SFP, SSI, CPIMS programmes
The National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, has said that the passage of the bill on National Policy on Safety, Security, and Violence-Free Schools, would help to ensure overall wellbeing of children in Nigeria.
The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, made the observation and called on the National Assembly to expedite action on the legislation, noting that the policy would provide a framework for ensuring that schools are not only safe but become conducive environment where children can learn and thrive, without fear of violence or abuse.
Ojukwu who was speaking on the occasion of the International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, emphasized the need for stakeholders to work together to address the root causes of child abuse and exploitation, including poverty, insecurity, and lack of access to education.
The day which is commemorated every 4th of June is dedicated to acknowledge the pain suffered by children worldwide who are victims of physical, mental and emotional abuse. In Nigeria, the day holds significant importance due to the country’s struggle with child abuse, exploitation and violence.
According to a statement signed by Hajia Fatima Agwai Mohammed, Director, Corporate Affairs and External Linkages, the NHRC boss also called on the government to strengthen the implementation of the Child Rights Act and other relevant laws to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. This, he said, includes providing adequate support to IDP camps, ensuring access to quality education and healthcare, and addressing the root causes of poverty and insecurity that lead to child exploitation.
According to Dr. Ojukwu, millions of Nigerian children face emotional, physical, sexual, and mental abuse, with many being displaced due to conflicts and made vulnerable to exploitation. He noted that the North East region has been severely affected by the Boko Haram insurgency, leading to a significant increase in child rights violations. The sit at home policy in the South East has robbed many innocent children the rights to adequate education.
The Chief Human Rights Officer of the Country expressed deep concern over the plight of children in Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) camps, who are often forced to beg for survival, exposing them to further exploitation and abuse. He highlighted the psychological impact of these experiences on children which affect their development and future prospects.
Despite these challenges, the Senior Human Rights Advocate noted that Nigeria has made notable strides in protecting children’s rights. He cited the School Feeding Programme, Safe School Initiative and the Child Protection Information Management System (CPIMS) as examples of efforts to provide a safe and conducive learning environment for children as well as track and respond to child protection issues.
The NHRC Boss urged the National Assembly to expedite action on the passage of the legislation on the National Policy on Safety, Security, and Violence-Free Schools. He emphasized that this policy would provide a framework for ensuring that schools are safe and secure environments where children can learn and thrive without fear of violence or abuse.
Dr. Ojukwu also called on the government to strengthen the implementation of the Child Rights Act and other relevant laws to ensure the safety and well-being of all children. This, he said, includes providing adequate support to IDP camps, ensuring access to quality education and healthcare, and addressing the root causes of poverty and insecurity that lead to child exploitation.
He stressed the need for collective action by stakeholders to protect the rights and dignity of all children, ensuring their well-being and safety.
According to him, “working together, will create a society where children are valued, respected, and protected from all forms of violence and abuse”.
In this regard, he called for a concerted effort to address the problem of Almajiri children in the country, whose right to education and protection from abuse and exploitation have been put in jeopardy in the country.
The David Mark-led faction of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) has approached the Court of Appeal to challenge the Federal High Court judgement that removed its leadership.
The opposition party also disclosed that it had filed an application seeking a stay of execution of the judgement pending the hearing and determination of its appeal.
The party made this known in a statement on Friday, November 6, adding that it had formally notified the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) of the legal steps taken,
The appeal is against the judgement delivered by the Federal High Court in Abuja on November 5, 2026, in Suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1619/2025, involving Hon. Nafiu Bala Gombe and the ADC.
The party urged INEC to refrain from taking any further action on the matter until the Court of Appeal has considered the case.
It argued that the application for a stay of execution was yet to be decided and that the electoral commission should not take any step that could affect the outcome of the appeal.
According to the ADC, it expects INEC to respect the ongoing legal process and allow the appellate court to hear the matter before making any decision connected to the judgement.
The statement partly read, “The ADC is exercising its lawful right to appeal. The judgement is now being challenged before a higher court, and the legal process must be allowed to run its course.
“We expect INEC to uphold the law and take full account of the pending proceedings before making any consequential decisions.”
The party also urged its members and supporters to remain calm, insisting that the court judgement would not stop its political activities.
It said its campaigns would continue while it explored all available legal options to defend its position.
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The Federal High Court in Abuja has nullified the leadership of the African Democratic Congress (ADC) led by Senator David Mark, declaring the caretaker committee that oversaw the party’s affairs illegal and invalidating all decisions taken by the committee.
The judgment, delivered on Thursday by Justice Peter Lifu, also affects the presidential primary that produced former Vice President Atiku Abubakar as the ADC’s flag bearer for the 2027 general elections.
Atiku, whose name had earlier been published by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as the party’s presidential candidate, had already selected former Rivers State Governor, Rotimi Amaechi, as his running mate.
The ruling followed a suit instituted by Nafiu Bala Gombe, a former National Deputy Chairman (North-East) of the ADC, who challenged the process through which the David Mark-led leadership assumed control of the party.
Gombe argued that following the resignation of the party’s former National Chairman, Chief Ralph Nwosu, he was constitutionally entitled to take over the leadership.
He consequently asked the court to invalidate all actions undertaken by the Mark-led leadership and restrain Senator Mark and Ogbeni Rauf Aregbesola from presenting themselves as the party’s National Chairman and National Secretary, respectively.
The plaintiff maintained that their emergence violated the ADC constitution and relevant provisions of the Electoral Act.
In suit No. FHC/ABJ/CS/1819/2025, the ADC, INEC, Senator David Mark, Aregbesola and Chief Ralph Nwosu were listed as defendants.
Justice Lifu upheld Gombe’s claims and granted the reliefs sought, effectively invalidating the authority of the caretaker committee and decisions taken under its leadership.
The verdict is expected to trigger fresh political uncertainty within the ADC, particularly over Atiku’s presidential ambition and the party’s preparations for the January 16, 2027 presidential election.
However, the party has vowed to challenge the judgment at the appellate court.
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