The federal government has again expressed its readiness to end all forms of torture in the country, saying it would continue to intensify efforts towards capacity- building and more awareness.
The Solicitor General of the Federation and the Permanent Secretary Federal Ministry of Justice, Mrs Jeddy-Agba, stated this Wednesday while delivering a welcome speech at the 2024 edition of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture held in Abuja.
The United Nations has proclaimed 26 June to commemorate the annual event.
She warned that torture as a means of subduing victims is against international obligations.
The SGF stated that the government development partners, human rights commission and the human rights community are working hard to end any form of inhuman treatment, torture and undignified action in the society.
“The nation has continued to demonstrate respect for human rights, particularly torture.
“As a way of eradicating the trend, we have advocated training and capacity building. We thank the committee against torture for rendering selfless service to the nation,” he said.
In his own remarks at the event, the executive secretary, National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Dr. Tony Ojukwu, said the event provided platform for reflection on the plight of victims of torture, strengthening the commission’s determination to eliminate it.
“It is significant that Nigeria has taken active steps by being a party to the core international and regional instruments that condemn the heinous violations,” he added.
In his goodwill message, Deji Ajare, a lawyer and advocate called on stakeholders to continue to advocate for justice, rehabilitation, and social re-integration.
