The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) Delta State Command, has reiterated its commitment to partner with the International Human Rights Commission-IHRC in curbing the alarming drug abuse challenging our society.

The assurances were made by the State Commander CN Abubakar Wada Esq on Wednesday during a courtesy call visit to the Command by the Special Monitoring Mission of the International Human Rights Commission-IHRC in the South-South Region Nigeria led by Fidelis Onakpoma.

Fidelis in his opening remark, conveyed the commendation of the IHRC’s Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah to the Commander for his unwavering commitment to the war against drug menace in the state since his resumption of duty in Delta State, and also acknowledged the counseling and rehabilitation services being rendered by the Delta State Command, as he has first-hand seen drug dependent persons who have been transformed after being at the facility.

He noted that the International Human Rights Commission-IHRC is a Transnational Intergovernmental Organization with headquarters in Zurich Switzerland and a Nigeria Diplomatic Office in Abuja, stressing that the Organization’s Special Monitoring Mission scope of activities is but not limited to community services, advocacy, and campaigns, sensitization and training, and monitoring/ensuring of human rights compliance.

While urging the Commander to continue in his good fight against drug abuse, he further prayed for more poignant collaboration between the Agency and the Commission particularly in the areas of sensitization and advocacy programs which the Command often embarks.

The State commander in his response, expressed his gratitude to the IHRC’s Head of Diplomatic Mission and its National Coordinator for the Special Monitoring Mission in Nigeria, Comrade Elijah Vitus Echendu as well as the Team who came visiting.

He reiterated the Agency’s readiness to synergize with the IHRC towards achieving a more drug-free Delta in compliance with human rights laws.

Reported:
Comrade Emmanuel Ogunti
IHRC SMM, Delta State.

Editorial:
Fidelis Onakpoma
Head Media and Strategic Communications IHRC Nigeria.
NGA.15.05.2024

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The Transnational Intergovernmental Organization, International Human Rights Commission-IHRC Switzerland, has appointed the Acting Director-General of the National Commission Against the Proliferation of Arms, Light Weapons and Pipeline Vandalism (NATCOM), Ambassador Adejare Nurundeen Adegbenro and President of the Association of Foreign Airlines and Representatives in Nigeria (AFARN), Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma as Commissioners with immediate effect.

This was contained in a press statement by the Commission’s Ambassador-at-Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, made available by its Head of Media and Strategic Communications Mr. Fidelis Onakpoma at Abuja on Thursday 7 December 2023.

The Ambassador-at-Large said the Secretary-General of the International Human Rights Commission-IHRC Prof. h.c. Rafal Marcin Wasik has long approved their appointments to serve as Commissioners with IHRC following a satisfactory background check on them which came out positive.

He emphasized that the new Commissioners will play a pivotal role in advancing the future of the organization, fostering international collaborations, and providing strategic guidance on matters of global significance. We are confident that their unique insights and expertise will greatly benefit our Organization and help us achieve our global objectives, he added.

Dr. Duru Hezekiah described the appointments as part of the fulfillment of the Secretary-General’s commitment to engendering initiatives on peace and security, democracy, human rights, development, and sustainable economic growth in Nigeria through the IHRC Europe-Africa Cooperation Agenda, adding that Ambassador Adejare Nurundeen and Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma will through their experiences contribute significantly to achieving the Agenda.

While urging the newly appointed Commissioners to be committed to the duties of their offices, he reaffirmed the readiness of the organization to offer intergovernmental platforms for communications, observation missions, and participation in promoting the culture of peace in the discharge of their duties.

“IHRC will join forces with the stakeholders and institutions to facilitate a continental approach towards peace and security, democracy, human rights, development, and sustainable economic growth in Africa, where the human rights of people will be fully protected”, he hinted.

Meanwhile, the Commissioners are to be decorated at the IHRC Diplomatic Office Abuja on a disclosable date to be made available soon.

Signed
Fidelis Onakpoma
Head, Media and Strategic Communications IHRC in Nigeria
NGA.07.12.2023

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Reported:

Fidelis Onakpoma

Head, Media and Strategic Communications IHRC in Nigeria

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September 11, 2023

Scholars have argued that International humanitarian law (IHL) is a set of rules that seek to limit the effects of armed conflict. It lays out the responsibilities of states and non-state armed groups during an armed conflict.

It requires, among other things: the rapid and unimpeded passage of humanitarian aid during armed conflicts, the freedom of movement for humanitarian workers in conflict areas, the protection of civilians (including medical and humanitarian workers), and the protection of refugees, prisoners, the wounded and the sick.

Meanwhile, the Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission for the International Human Rights Commission IHRC in Nigeria, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, has urged world leaders to retort to the main treaties of international humanitarian law adopted in the 1949 Geneva Conventions after the horrors of World War Two.

Dr. Duru Hezekiah gave the assertion on Friday 8th September 2023, while unveiling his new book on International Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflicts: An African Perspective at the International Conference Center Abuja.

He attributed the book to four basic principles of the International Humanitarian Law such as the prohibition on the infliction of unnecessary suffering; the principle of proportionality; the notion of necessity; and the principle of humanity.

In his remarks, Dr. Duru emphasized that the book ‘International Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflicts: An African Perspective’, provides a timely intervention in current situations of insecurity and armed conflict across Africa and the world as it presents a great risk to humanity globally.

He stated that the book identifies legal challenges and critically discusses them to proffer possible solutions and understand new developments in armed conflict according to international humanitarian law treaties.

He noted that the book is a refreshing and significant response to a crying need in Africa Continent that provides us with a clear and remarkable insight into the grave violations of human rights associated with armed conflicts particularly the vicissitudes and plight of women and children and its concrete remedies.

“Well researched, it is a compact but very comprehensive work on international humanitarian laws and a valuable contribution to legal studies in Nigerian Institutions”, he hinted.

With the subject examined from a wide range of perspectives – psychological, social, cultural, historical, physiological, and religious; the style is poignant, direct, straight, forward, and concise, enabling the author to reduce the complexities and intricacies of the subject-matter in terms that are easily comprehensible and accessible to a wide audience.

“The book is thus as much a brilliant work of scholars as it is a practical guide for policymakers. It is as much a rich resource for legal practitioners, activists, and development professionals as a valuable source of information for the general reader. I, therefore, recommend the book as a must-read for everyone interested in promoting the culture of peace in Africa”, Duru added.

Signed

Fidelis Onakpoma,
Head, Media and Strategic Communications IHRC Nigeria

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Overwhelming joy emits the Special Monitoring Mission of the International Human Rights Commission (SMM IHRC) in Ghana, as H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, the Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission IHRC Nigeria, holds talks with the Ghanaian government on advancing IHRC activities in Ghana, as well as donation of IHRC T-shirts and Face caps to Volunteers.

The SMM IHRC Commissioner and Head of Volunteers in Ghana, Amb. Dr Bernard K. Bonarparte, disclosed that H E. Dr. Duru Hezekiah arrived at the Kotoka International Airport Ghana, on Wednesday for a 3-day working visit.

He maintained that H.E. Dr. Duru was later accompanied to the Office of the Ghanaian Director of Multilateral and Bilateral Relations, Hon. Iddrisu Yakubu at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra, for a courtesy call visit, where he intimated him about the objectives and scope of work of the International Human Rights Commission, urging him to give his valuable cooperation in advancing the works of IHRC in Ghana.

The visit also served as an avenue to invite the Director to Abuja for the official inauguration of IHRC Nigeria cum book launch and anniversary as the Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

“With this benevolence and unrelenting involvement, we are convinced that Dr. Duru’s style of leadership and commitment to the advancement of IHRC is a great source of motivation and inspiration to many”, Dr. Bernard K. Bonarparte he hinted.

Reported:
Fidelis Onakpoma,
Head, Media & Strategic Communications IHRC Nigeria.

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H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekaiah, the Ambassador at Large and Head of the Diplomatic Mission for the International Human Rights Commission in Nigeria, arrived in Ghana for a 3-day working visit where he was warmly welcomed by the Special Monitoring Mission of the International Human Rights Commission (SMM IHRC) in Ghana.

At his arrival at the Kotoka International Airport Ghana on Wednesday, the SMM IHRC team led by the Commissioner in Ghana and Head of Volunteers, Amb. Dr Bernard K. Bonarparte, received him after which a short meeting with the available Volunteers was held.

During the meeting, Amb. Dr. Bernard K. Bonarparte highlighted some challenges faced by the Organization in Ghana, appealing for assistance in fascinating expected results.

Meanwhile, Dr. Duru in his response, expressed his gratitude for the warm reception at the airport and promised to render his assistance, particularly in solidifying cooperation with the Ghanaian Government.

Later in the day, Amb. Dr Bernard K. Bonarparte and his team accompanied H.E. Dr. Duru for a courtesy call visit to the Director of Multilateral and Bilateral Relations, Hon. Iddrisu Yakubu at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Accra, while he used the opportunity to intimate him about the objectives and scope of work of the International Human Rights Commission, urging him to give his valuable cooperation in advancing the works of IHRC in Ghana.

He told the Director, Hon. Iddrisu Yakubu, that changing things for Ghanaian people is the priority of IHRC, stressing the need for corporate partnership with the Ghanaian Government in advancing IHRC’s humanitarian interventions and monitoring compliance to the Universal Declaration of Human Rights Treaties for the benefits of the country.

While noting IHRC’s massive relief support in the Ukrainian capital could be extended to Ghana through a corporate partnership, he lightly invited the Director to Abuja for the official inauguration of IHRC Nigeria cum book launch and anniversary as the Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission to the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

The meeting forms part of the Commission’s big idea to create a good working relationship with the Ministry by working closely together to be able to advance in the help for Humanity.

He further assured the Volunteers of the Commission’s commitment to its Mission in Ghana, charging them to continue being the agent of change in their respective communities as he went further to donate IHRC T-shirts and Face caps to the Volunteers.


Issued
Bella Aborjoe
Administrative Director.
SMM IHRC, Ghana.

Editorial:
Fidelis Onakpoma
Editor-in-Chief IHRC Worldwide
July 24th, 2023

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