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NHRC to confer on FG Agencies, State Governments, CSOs 2021 Human Rights Award
NHRC to confer on FG Agencies, State Governments, CSOs 2021 Human Rights Award
By: Michael Mike, Abuja
National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) is set to confer on federal government agencies, state governments and civil society organisations the year 2021 National Human Rights Award.
Addressing a press conference on Thursday in Abuja, the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Tony Ojukwu the awards would be given on December 10, 2021 as part of activities slated for the 2021 International Human Rights Day.
Ojukwu, while stating that the members of the public are expected to select from the list of nominations through voting for their preferred choices, noted that the awards are in three categories; federal government agencies, state governments and civil society organisations.
He disclosed that the indicators for selecting deserving MDAs for the award include: the impact of the MDA’s work in the enjoyment of human rights in Nigeria; the level of compliance of the MDA to court judgements; the degree of accessibility of the MDA services to the public; the extent to which the MDA complies with the 5 percent employment ratio of persons with disability; and the impact of the MDA’s work or contributions in promoting social justice and eliminating discriminatory attitudes and practices.
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He said the indicators for selecting deserving state governments would however be on their outstanding performance in the improvement of education, health, housing, payment of workers’ salaries and prompt payment of gratuity and pension, protection of vulnerable groups, protection of the rights of women, girls and children, especially sexual and gender based violence, among others.
Ojukwu disclosed that civil society organisations will be selected among others on the following criteria, which include the impact of the CSO’s work in improving the understanding and respect for human rights in Nigeria; the impact of the CSO’s work in eliminating social injustice as well as discriminatory practices; the risk and negative consequences faced by the CSO in carrying out its work; the amount of time and resources spent by the nominee in carrying out its work; and the risk of negative consequences faced by the nominee in the course of its work.
He said social media platforms will be used by experts to request members of the public to vote for deserving candidates, with voting done online and will commence on November 12, 2021 and end on November 22, 2021 and the winner of the votes cast by the public will receive their awards on December 10, 2021.
The scribe said: “We have dedicated a special web domain for public voting and the online process of voting is a demonstration of the Commission’s commitment to public participation and transparency in the whole exercise. The domain address is www.nhrcawards.ng.”
NHRC to confer on FG Agencies, State Governments, CSOs 2021 Human Rights Award
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
By: Zagazola Makama
The Police in Ogun have arrested a mobile policeman and several security guards for alleged conspiracy, burglary and theft from a warehouse belonging to H.K Printing & Packaging Limited, Agbara.
Security sources told Zagazola Makama that the incident occurred on Aug. 9 at about 11:00 p.m., when a truck drove into the company premises and proceeded to the warehouse, allegedly aided by security operatives on duty.
According to the sources, Insp. Ibrahim James, attached to PMF 16 Abeokuta, was captured on CCTV moving around and allegedly leading the operation.
Another officer, Insp. Olabamipe Olaiya, posted to the same beat, was said to be absent from duty at the time.
The company’s security guards and the implicated police personnel allegedly conspired with others still at large to break into the warehouse and cart away goods whose total value is yet to be ascertained.
Police detectives led by CSP Phillips Abayomi, Acting ACP, Agbara Division, visited the scene and arrested the mobile policeman along with the private security guards on duty during the incident.
The suspects are being interrogated, while efforts are ongoing to track down fleeing accomplices and recover the stolen items.
Police arrest MOPOL, security guards over warehouse burglary in Ogun
Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
By: Zagazola Makama
The Nasarawa State Police Command says it is searching for a herbalist, simply identified as Alfa, over alleged involvement in a ritual killing and attempted murder in Mararaba.
It was gathered that the case was reported by one Jamilu Abubakar, a vigilante member.
Abubakar allegedly accompanied two young men to Alfa’s residence on Aug. 12 to seek spiritual assistance purportedly to make more money through internet fraud.
“It was gathered that Alfa prepared a concoction and meat for the victims to eat. Shortly after consuming the meal, both developed severe stomach pain and were rushed to the Federal Medical Centre (FMC), Mararaba.
“Sadly, one of the victims, Ani Sunday, aged 21, was confirmed dead by the doctor on duty, while the second, Tosin Akurunor, is responding to treatment,” said the sources.
He said Abubakar had been arrested for his role in taking the victims to the herbalist, while the main suspect, Alfa, was at large.
Efforts are ongoing to apprehend Alfa and conclude investigations, he added.
Police launch manhunt for herbalist over alleged ritual killing in Nasarawa
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Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
By: Michael Mike
The Director General of National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA), Prof. Innocent Barikor has affirmed that investments in the circular economy value chain have the potential to increase the country’s foreign exchange earnings.
Barikor made this statement recently during a meeting with the management of a plastic packaging recycling (rPET) company, Sonnex in Lagos.
He assured the team that the Nigerian government prioritizes circular economy, noting that the draft National Environmental (Plastic Waste Control) Regulations soon to be gazetted is one of the efforts to strengthen the legal framework for circular economy implementation in Nigeria.
He said: “Circular Economy falls under the Presidential priorities for the Federal Ministry of Environment, and the Minister is very keen on the success. Apart from tackling the problem of waste, green jobs have been created .
“The pellets and flakes you produce and export also generate foreign exchange. The Plastic Waste Control Regulations are awaiting official gazette and once gazetted, we would have connected the dots of the framework to implement circular economy in the plastic sector. We are deeply committed to ensuring the success of Circular Economy.”
Earlier, the Managing Director, Anil Mohinani intimated the NESREA boss on the process for the production of recycled PET bottles (rPET), whilst also highlighting the challenges faced by investors in the sector .
He listed some of the setbacks to include lack of a legal instrument to compel manufacturers in the food and beverage sector to embrace food-grade rPET, unfriendly policies by some foreign companies, and insufficient awareness .
“Europe and America create barriers to protect their international recycling business. There is unfair competition. In some countries such as Kenya, there is encouragement to invest in rPET recycling because there is a regulation in place,” he added.
Investments in circular economy have the potential to increase forex earnings- NESREA DG
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