By Flowerbudnews
The International Human Rights Observatory Africa (IHRO-Africa) has reaffirmed its stance to defend human rights even as the organization gave award to AIG Godwin Aghualor, Assistant Inspector-General of Police in-charge of Zone 13 Ukpo.
Presenting the award to Aghualor on Saturday in Ukpo near Awka, Dr Chimbo Obieze, the Ambassador of IHRO-Africa under the aegis of International Royal Academy of the United Nations (IRUAN), said that the organization was fostering collaborations on addressing issues of human rights.
Obieze, the country representative of IHRO-Africa, said that the IHRO-Africa delegation was committed to working hand in hand with key stakeholders, including the Nigerian Police Force, to safeguard human rights and enhance security awareness across the region.
He noted that IHRO-Africa is an International Civil Society Organization registered with its continental headquarters in Kenya; while it supports the African Charter which was unanimously adopted at the OAU meeting of African Heads of State and Government held in Kenya, June 27, 1981.
According to him, IHRO-AFRICA is interested in Support Children Education Fund (SCEFUND), Human Rights Protection for Social Economic integration in Africa.
Obieze said that IHRO- AFRICA is committed to assisting people who were falsely accused and jailed for the crime they did not commit in various prisons in Africa, through diplomatic relationships with other states and partners In-line with Vienna convention.
“I am delighted to inform you that IHRO has already conducted training sessions on Anti-Human Rights Violations and Private Investigations in collaboration with our partners.
“These sessions were designed to equip officials with the necessary skills to prevent human rights abuses and conduct thorough investigations meant to create a safer and more just society for all individuals within Nigerian borders.
“Today’s visit is not just about discussions; it is about action. It is about coming together as a community to tackle challenges head-on and to make a tangible difference in the lives of individuals within Nigerian borders.
“We have already conducted training sessions on anti-human rights violations and private investigations, laying the foundation for a safer and more just society.
“As we share our insights in our mission to promote and protect human rights in Nigeria and beyond; together, we can make a meaningful impact and create a brighter future for generations to come,” he said.
Obieze said that the IHRO-AFRICA diplomatic forum had approved to host winning human rights, security challenges, investments, symposiums and awards 2024 event in South-East Nigeria.
“This programme will attract the presence of international police organizations and academies from USA, UK and other global leaders,” he said.
The IHRO-Africa country representative said that the award to AIG Aghualor was for his ‘Outstanding Performance in Coordinating the Security Affairs’ of the once turbulent and violence-ridden zone into a haven of peace and development.
Receiving the award, Aghualor thanked IHRO-AFRICA for the recognition and spotting him out of myriads of police officers working exceptionally well in the service of the country.
He, however, promised to continue to defend the rights of all Nigerians by ridding her communities of criminal elements that pose a threat to the peace and progress of Nigeria.
