The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed its disapproval over the imposition of fines on some media organizations by the government. The NHRC’s Project Coordinator, Hilary Ogbonna, condemned the speed with which sanctions were imposed on a television station just five days after a complaint was made through a petition. He warned that such quick action could send the wrong signal to the public and international community that a thorough investigation was not carried out.
According to nation wide news, the NHRC acknowledges the right of government agencies to carry out their statutory responsibilities. However, caution must be exercised when politically exposed persons write petitions. As the National Human Rights Commission in Nigeria, it is expedient to advise sister government agencies to promote human rights in the country rather than impede the rights of citizens.
The media plays a crucial role in disseminating information to the public. Sanctions should be the last resort when it concerns the media sector. The NHRC Project Coordinator stated that it is essential to advise government agencies to prioritize promoting human rights in the country.
The National Human Rights Commission condemns the unjust imposition of fines on media organizations. The NHRC is not questioning the right of sister government agencies to carry out their statutory responsibilities. However, caution must be exercised when petitions written by politically exposed persons are involved. The media plays a crucial role in disseminating information to the public, and sanction should be the last resort when it concerns the sector.
The NHRC urges government agencies to promote human rights in the country rather than impede the rights of citizens. The Commission’s Project Coordinator, Hilary Ogbonna, made the condemnation at the review of the MOVE Project of NHRC in Abuja. The NHRC is committed to upholding human rights in Nigeria.
The National Human Rights Commission is concerned about the recent unjust imposition of fines on media organizations. The Commission urges government agencies to promote human rights in the country and exercise caution when politically exposed persons write petitions. The media plays a crucial role in disseminating information to the public, and sanction should be the last resort when it concerns the sector. The NHRC is committed to upholding human rights in Nigeria and will continue to advocate for the rights of citizens
