NHRC

Question 1

Function of NHRC

Answer 1

deal with all matters relating to the protection of human rights as guaranteed by the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria 1999, the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights, the United Nations Charter and the Universal Declaration on Human Rights and other International Treaties on human rights to which Nigeria is a signatory;
•(b) monitor and investigate all alleged cases of human rights violation in Nigeria and make appropriate recommendation to the President for the prosecution and such other actions as it may deem expedient in each circumstance;
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FUNCTIONS
•(c) assist victims of human rights violation and seek appropriate redress and remedies on their behalf;
•(d) undertake studies on all matters pertaining to human rights and assist the Federal Government in the formulation of appropriate policies on the guarantee of human rights;
•(e) publish, from time to time, reports on the state of human rights protection in Nigeria;

organise local and international seminars, workshops and conferences on human rights issues for public enlightenment;
•(g) liaise and co-operate with local and international organisations on human rights with the purpose of advancing the promotion and protection of human rights;

h) participate in all international activities relating to the promotion and protection of human rights;
•(i) maintain a library, collect data and disseminate information and materials on human rights generally; and
•(j) carry out all such other functions as are necessary or expedient for the performance of its functions under this Act.

Question 2

What are the challenges they face

Answer 2

Unnecessary input by the Attorney General;
•Non-bndingness of the recommendation of the NHRC;
•Constitution of the Governing Council with tired hands;
•Poor funding of the Council;
•Lack of independence of the NHRC.