The Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Tony Ojukwu Esq, has said the path to Reconciliation, Reintegration and Reconstruction of Communities that are affected by insurgency in the North East can be effectively sustained in the atmosphere of peace and community process of transitional justice.

The Lagos State House of Assembly, has assured of legislative support in the pilot implementation of decriminalization of Petty offences project in the state.

The National Human Rights Commission has expressed deep concern over rising cases of kidnapping of school children in different parts of the country particularly in the northern part where a staggering number of this vulnerable group has been forcefully whisked away to unknown destinations with no strategies for safe return in sight.

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has advocated for the amendment of necessary legislation to provide for the treatment and rehabilitation of drug users, as well as the adoption of non-custodial measures for appropriate cases in order to avoid human rights violations.