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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September 21, 2023

In the bid to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote lifelong learning opportunities for all, the Special Monitoring Mission of the International Human Rights Commission IHRC has reiterated its commitment to consolidate activities that promote sustainable development goals by creating an avenue for youth development, youth empowerment, and educational sustainable programs.

This was affirmed during a courtesy visit by the IHRC Special Monitoring Mission in Nigeria led by the National Coordinator Elijah Vitus Echendu to Governor Alex Otti, the Executive Governor of Abia State on Thursday 21 September, at the Government House Umuahia.

In an opening remark, the Organization’s Head of Media and Strategic Communications Mr. Fidelis Onakpoma said the Back to School Campaign with direct funding from Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma was specifically designed for schools in Abia State, to build and improve students with academic thrilling programs that will promote educational qualities, discourage drug abuse and cultism engagements, instill discipline, stimulate an improved reading culture, disciple and equip them with leadership qualities, and create an environment for gender equality and justice.

He noted that the conceptualization of the Project was based on recent trending social vices among school children particularly secondary schools, which have demeaned them by imbibing deviant behaviors and academic misbelief, such as ‘school na scam.’

Fidelis alarmed the deteriorating hypothesis among young people such as school na scam syndrome, yahoo-yahoo, involvement in a cult group with the assurance to gain protection or pass their exams without struggles, antisocial behaviors, etc.

Adding that the Campaign tends to discuss remedies that address these challenges drawing from experiences with vulnerable populations and showcasing notable interventions from several organizations and Donors such as Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma a philanthropist, a son of Abia state, and President of the Association of Foreign Airlines, and Representative in Nigeria.

“Having secured this partnership with the Abia-born philanthropist whose interest in youth development cannot be overstated, it is imperative to note that the Campaign will be accompanied by a donation of notebooks and literature materials to students across the 17 local government areas of Abia State, courtesy of him, Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma”, Fidelis said.

Meanwhile, Dr. Alex Otti represented by his Chief of Staff Pastor Caleb Ajagba, acknowledged the visit and the ‘Back to School Campaign Project’, asserting that it will help in reposition young people of Abia State.

He further noted that the government alone cannot make education thrive without the collaborative efforts of stakeholders whose contributions to fostering inclusive and equitable quality education remain unwavering.

Decrying the prevalent deviant behaviors amongst young people, which has made unscrupulous citizens capitalize on recruiting them as drug headers, prostitutes, political thugs, etc.

Pastor Ajagba reiterated the readiness of the State Government to partner with IHRC in the implementation of the Campaign, adding that the Project will redirect and mentor the minds of every Abia student to becoming a better person.

Other IHRC SMM Officials at the visit included: Comrade Philip Ikekwere, Comrade Sam Nwachukwu, Comrade Dan Obiakalije, Edith Monday, Blessing Eze, and Comrade Barr. Sandra.

Reported:
Fidelis Onakpoma,
Head, Media and Strategic Communications IHRC Nigeria

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September 9, 2023
The Transnational Intergovernmental Organization – International Human Rights Commission, IHRC with headquarters in Zurich, Switzerland has honored the President of the Association of Foreign Airlines and Representatives in Nigeria, Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma, with an International Humanitarian Service Award for 2023.

In a letter conveying the award and signed by the Secretary-General of the International Human Rights Commission, IHRC, Prof. h.c. Rafal Marcin Wasik and the Head of the Diplomatic Mission, Nigeria, His Excellency, Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah stated that his selection was based on his invaluable humanitarian works over the years in upholding humanitarian interventions in Nigeria particularly in youth development.

Similarly, Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma was named one of the IHRC Stakeholders due to his act of magnanimity and support for the activities of the Special Monitoring Mission in Nigeria.

Presenting the Award at the International Conference Center on Friday 8th September 2023 in Abuja, the Secretary-General Prof. Chief Rafal Marcin Wasik commended Dr. Kingsley’s active participation in humanitarian services and policy advisory role in shaping economic growth in Nigeria, urging him to continue in such direction of changing lives.

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September 11, 2023

Again, Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma has reiterated its commitment to consolidate activities that promote sustainable development goals through creating an avenue for youth development, youth empowerment, and educational sustainable programs. He gave the assertion on Saturday at the Diplomatic Office of the International Human Rights Commission, Abuja, while conveying his intent to sponsor the IHRC’s Back to School Campaign.

Dr. Nwokoma who was received by the IHRC’s Ambassador at Large and Head of Diplomatic Mission in Nigeria, H.E. Ambassador Dr. Duru Hezekiah, said that the Back to School Campaign was specifically designed for schools in Abia State, to build and improve students with academic thrilling programs that will promote educational qualities, discourage drug abuse and cultism engagements, instill discipline, stimulate an improved reading culture, disciple and equip them with leadership qualities, and create an environment for gender equality and justice.

“The conceptualization of the Project was based on recent trending social vices among school children, which has demeaned them by imbibing deviant behaviors and academic misbelief”, Nwokoma narrated.

He noted that there is now a deteriorating hypothesis amongst young people that says “school na scam”, adding that they’re easily deceived into joining a cult group even at their secondary school levels with the assurance to gain protection or pass their exams without struggles.

He maintained that the Campaign will discuss remedies that address these challenges drawing from experiences with vulnerable populations and showcasing notable interventions from several organizations such as the International Human Rights Commission as case studies for learning.

And also noted that the Campaign will be accompanied by a donation of notebooks to students across the 17 local government areas of Abia State with an implementable network of IHRC Special Monitoring Mission in Nigeria led by the National Coordinator Elijah Vitus Echendu.

Meanwhile, Dr. Duru Hezekiah in his response commended the Back to School Campaign and the sponsorship of Dr. Kingsley Nwokoma, attributing it to his efforts in achieving sustainable development goals.

“We will play host to representatives of Government in Abia State, NGOs, Corporate Organizations, and Government Agencies responsible for addressing youth development globally”, Dr. Duru maintained.

Signed:
Fidelis Onakpoma
Head, Media and Strategic Communications IHRC Nigeria

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