NHRC Empowers 30 Students as Human Rights Defenders, Peace Ambassadors

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has selected 30 senior secondary students from Premiere Academy, Abuja, to serve as human rights defenders and peace ambassadors. Executive Secretary Chief Anthony Okechukwu Ojukwu, SAN, welcomed the students at a special peace advocacy and human rights training organized by the commission on Monday. The training, led by NHRC officers and representatives from various departments, aimed to deepen the students' knowledge of human rights, civic responsibilities, and values.

Participants were educated on the mandate and activities of the NHRC, as well as practical knowledge on human rights, equality, justice, and the respect for individual dignity. An interactive question-and-answer session allowed the students to engage with NHRC officials on various topics, including human rights violations, child protection, bullying, discrimination, abuse, and access to justice.

Principal Chris Akinsowon of Premiere Academy emphasized the school's commitment to nurturing students with academic knowledge, character, confidence, discipline, civic awareness, and responsibility. He highlighted the educational and inspiring nature of the NHRC visit, stating that it helped students appreciate the role of human rights in fostering a peaceful, just, and democratic society.

The principal expressed gratitude to the NHRC for enhancing the students' awareness and assured that the school would continue to provide opportunities for students to become responsible leaders and positive contributors to national development.