By Justina Auta
Ambassador At Large of the African Region, International Human Rights Commission, Malami Ma’aji, has commended the peaceful democratic transition of power to the newly elected governments in Nigeria.
Ma’aji, while congratulating President Bola Tinubu and the newly sworn-in governors in a statement on Sunday in Abuja, applauded Nigerians, security institutions and all stakeholders, particularly former President Muhammadu Buhari, for ensuring the peaceful transition.
According to him, the process significantly elevated Nigeria’s status in the community of nations.
He, therefore, urged Tinubu to continue to respect the rules of law and human rights and assured him of the IHRC’s support for the development of the country.
He assured that the commission would continue to stand for the respect of human rights and fundamental freedoms of the people, particularly women, children and the less privileged.
“The main objectives of International Human Rights Commission are to serve humanity irrespective of their differences in religion, region and tribe, as well as struggle against violation of human rights, bloodshed and terrorism in Africa and the world.
“We provide awareness and educate the governments, legislatures and diplomats, among others, to ensure people’s rights are been respected and also protected,” said the envoy.
He, therefore, urged Nigerians to embrace peace, unity and love as no nation developed without peaceful coexistence.
NAN