The Executive Secretary National Human Rights Commission Mr Tony Ojukwu, has expressed optimism to promote responsible business practices and upholding human rights in Nigeria.
Mr Ojukwu also said that the feat ranks Nigeria as the third African country among fifty four 54 other countries to have developed a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights after Kenya and Uganda.
The Executive Secretary disclosed this at a high level Forum on Business and Human Right in Abuja.
The forum serves as a platform for dialogue, knowledge exchange, and collaboration among key stakeholders, including government representatives, business leaders, civil society organizations, and human rights advocates, by engaging in open and constructive discussions to identify challenges, explore innovative solutions, and forge partnerships to promote responsible business conduct and protect human Right.
He said “Early this year, the Federal Executive Council approved the National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights, this achievement registers Nigeria as the third African Country among fifty four 54 other countries to have developed a National Action Plan on Business and Human Rights after Kenya and Uganda.”
In his submission, the Chief Technical Advisor Rule of law and Human at United Nations Development Programme Simon Ridley, said UNDP is honoured to support the significant initiative, recognising the invaluable role of the National Human Rights Commission, and the role that they play in advancing human rights in Nigeria,
“Together, we stand united in our commitment to promoting responsible business practices that prioritise human dignity, social justice and environmental sustainability.” Ridley added
In his remarks the Minister of Trade and Investment represented by Mr Gabriel Ikeji legal Advisert to the minstry, said amongst the four factors of production, Labour stands out as most Cardinal especially in today’s world, where labour is central and pivotal to the success of any business.
Also Minister of Labour and Employment represented by Mr Fakunle Kehinde, Deputy Director, Trade Union Service and Industrial Relations Department affirm the commitment to fostering a global business environments that prioritise the fundamental Human rights and dignity of every individual.
“Furthermore, I encourage our stakeholders present to collaborate by harnessing force together we can create an environment conducive to innovation and sustainable development and the sustainability of business development in our country, ” he said.
