The Senate has confirmed Dr. Salamatu Husaini Suleiman as Chairman of the Board of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), alongside 10 members.
The confirmation followed the consideration of a report by the Senate Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters, which endorsed the nominees as qualified and suitable for appointment.
Presenting the report, Senator Adegbonmire Adeniyi said the committee unanimously approved the nominees, stressing the importance of strengthening human rights protection in Nigeria.
He described human rights as fundamental to human existence, transcending geographical boundaries and political affiliations, while commending President Bola Tinubu for appointing what he called men and women of substance to the commission.
The confirmed members are Huwaila Muhammad Ibrahim, Edmund Chinonye Obiagwu SAN, Ogunji Chidozie Kingsley, Oluwakemi Asiwaju-Okenyodo, Professor Adedeji Adekunle, Ayo Adewuyi, Muhammad Adelodun, Eze Anaba, Maupe Ogun-Yusuf and Patience Patrick Udoh.
Congratulating the chairman and members after their confirmation, Senate President Godswill Akpabio wished them success in their new roles.
The NHRC is mandated to promote and protect human rights in Nigeria, investigate complaints of violations and advance respect for fundamental freedoms.
