Reverend Prince Gabriel Esiere, Lead Pastor of the World Liberation Embassy in Abraka, Delta State, and his congregation held a special appreciation service, October 13, 2024, recognizing the Organization’s support in resolving the church members’ alleged police issue.
Reverend Prince Gabriel Esiere stated that the church previously reached out to the International Human Rights Commission’s Office regarding a sensitive matter involving two church members whose lives were at risk.
He further stated that due to the Organization’s involvement, bail was secured for the members, and the matter was given the utmost priority.
In response, the IHRC’s Special Monitoring Mission South-South Regional Coordinator, Fidelis Onakpoma, revealed that the International Human Rights Commission is a Transnational Intergovernmental Organization led by Secretary-General Prof Rafał Marcin Wasik, the IHRC World Chairman, and H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, Nigeria’s Ambassador-at-Large/Head of Diplomatic Mission.
He said the Organization provides support to victims of human rights violations, conducts fact-finding missions and investigations, and engages in advocacy and diplomatic efforts.
Fidelis, represented at the event by Hon. Dr. Wilson Ekwerekwu, an Official of the International Human Rights Commission-IHRC’s Special Monitoring Mission in Delta State, explained that the Commission’s Special Monitoring Mission entails the deployment of expert teams to specific regions or countries to implement various human rights measures.
He highlighted the activities as to:
- Monitor human rights situations
- Investigate allegations of human rights violations
- Document and report findings
- Provide recommendations for improvement
- Engage with local stakeholders, governments, and civil society
According to him, the Special Monitoring Mission’s objectives are to:
- Gather accurate and unbiased information
- Identify patterns and trends of human rights abuses
- Provide early warning systems for potential conflicts or crises
- Promote accountability and transparency
- Support capacity-building and technical assistance
He emphasized that IHRC Special Monitoring Mission also plays a crucial role in:
- Promoting human rights protection
- Preventing human rights violations
- Supporting peace and stability
- Encouraging accountability and justice
- Empowering local communities and civil society.
In conclusion, he acknowledged the invaluable support of Engr. Elijah Vitus Echendu, National Coordinator of IHRC’s Special Monitoring Mission Nigeria, in the fight against human rights violations, encouraged the church members to report any such incidents to the organization for prompt action.
Reported:
Fidelis Onakpoma
Head of Media and Strategic Communications, IHRC Nigeria
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