2023: Nigeria Ambassador at Large, Dr. Duru Hezekiah Extolled
IHRC NGA: His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, the Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission International Human Rights Commission Nigeria, has reportedly received 2023 eulogies from the team of IHRC Staff and SMM Officials in Nigeria.
The eulogy was contained in a diction titled “2023 and My Note of Acknowledgement” by Mr. Fidelis Onakpoma, IHRC Editor-in-Chief.
The diction reads as follows:
“As the journey to 2023 begins, I would like to take this opportunity to specially eulogize His Excellency Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah; IHRC Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission to the Federal Republic of Nigeria for all your unrelenting effort and good works. Sir, to work under your leadership is the most valuable work experience that anyone could hope for.
Your Excellency, since you emerged as the IHRC Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, we have recorded giant strides and irrevocable impact beyond imagination. The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) in Nigeria has given an edge based on the relationships your leadership has established in the current.
Through your pragmatic leadership, sir, you have improved the dimensional and strategic workforce for the betterment of the Organization void of discrimination.
Therefore, we are grateful for the opportunity to work with you, sir. I and all other of your staff and volunteers of both the IHRC and the Special Monitoring Mission (SMM) are extremely privileged to work alongside a dedicated, passionate, and committed leader like you.
Although last year was filled with a multitude of both challenges and victories, no matter what the situation was, we were able to persevere together as a team. It has proved that together we can progressively bring change to our communities and society.
To mention but a few, through your visionary leadership, we expanded our operational structures, enhanced our engagement with various agencies and civil society organizations on the need for collaboration in the advancement of international human rights laws, amplified negotiations for peace and economic sustainability, humanitarian aid, democratic governance, and inclusion policy.
First on 26th September 2022 during the International Day of Peace, with the support of Secretary-General Prof. Rafał Marcin Wasik, you unequivocally recommended dialogue and peaceful negotiations as an instrument to ending insecurities, insurgencies, banditry, and various agitations in Nigeria.
In addition, during the December 10th International Human Rights Day, you led us to continue to solidify diplomacy on fruitful discussions with stakeholders in enhancing approaches and practices that support transnational justice, eradicate poverty, prevent and protect human rights against violations, leadership, and education; integrate human rights as guardrails for policies, and a blueprint for concrete action toward development, peace, and security.
Also on the 16th of December, through your magnanimity and support, IHRC for the first time in the history of Africa and Europe organized an end-of-year giveaway for the vulnerable; a one-day event initiated to make a substantial contribution and alternative provision for the physically challenged and other vulnerable groups during the yuletide period in Nigeria.
Wow! It has been reassuring to see how your exemplary leadership has inspired us and which is why many of us have learned so many important lessons from you, sir. We are blessed to have all three- boss, mentor, and manager- in you. While working under your leadership, we learn something new every day.
It is my earnest expectation that in 2023, we shall continue to support your idea in the responsibility of advancing IHRC in Nigeria.
I admire your leadership and decision-making skills. I look forward to continuing to learn from you and appreciate all your encouragement and support. In 2023 we shall improve the successes recorded last year and enhance already existing structures.
On behalf of the staff of IHRC Nigeria, my best wishes and happiness to you and your family. Happy new year sir”.
Reported:
Fidelis Onakpoma
IHRC Nigeria.
