The Nigerian Bar Association Human Rights Institute (NBA-HRI) has formally announced the constitution of its regional Human Rights Task Force teams. The regional structure spans the Eastern, Western, and Northern zones of the country and is part of a broader initiative led by the NBA’s Human Rights Institute under the chairmanship of Sabastine Anyia, Esq., who also serves as the First Vice President of the NBA.
These newly formed task forces are charged with monitoring human rights violations, supporting detainee rights enforcement under the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA), and collaborating with NBA branches and civil society to promote the rule of law.
The New Task force includes;
EASTERN REGION
1. Mr. Gabriel Ezekwe – Chairman.
2. Mr. Emmanuel Mkpo – Secretary.
3. Ms Mary Etim – Member
4. Mr. Ike Augustine – Member.
5. Mr. Josephat Omeke – Member
6. Eunice Iwuagwu – Member
WESTERN REGION
1. Esther Jimoh – Chairman
2. Philip Okprike – Secretary
3. Ngozi Ikpeoma – Member
4. Bolanle Scholastica Ojo – Member
5. Mrs P O Agbale – Member
6. Cyril Ebeh – Member.
NORTHERN REGION
1. Dr. Muhammad Tukur Jubril – Chairman
2. Nyom Benjamin Bem – Secretary
3. Hauwa Abbas – Member.
4. Muhammed Umaru – Member
5. Dr. Lateefat Bello – Member
6. Hajarat Titilope Gbolagade – Member
