NATIONAL ACTION PLAN FOR THE PROMOTION AND PROTECTION OF HUMAN RIGHTS IN NIGERIA

A Plan outlines actions for government institutions to promote and protect human rights in Nigeria. It targets federal and state agencies, as well as civil society organisations. This addresses human rights violations and strengthens national obligations.

What Is This Policy?

Nigeria's time-bound plan specifying concrete actions by government institutions to promote and protect human rights, implementing recommendations from international human rights treaty bodies and UPR reviews.

Who Does It Target?

All federal MDAs with human rights obligations State governments with human rights responsibilities Civil society organisations monitoring human rights implementation International human rights bodies and treaty mechanisms

What Does It Aim to Achieve?

Systematically implement Nigeria's international human rights obligations, address documented violations, strengthen institutions, and improve human rights conditions for all Nigerians.

Key Features

Priority Areas: Identifies priority human rights areas including civil liberties, economic rights, gender equality, child rights, and rights of vulnerable groups. Specific Actions: Time-bound actions assigned to specific MDAs for implementation. Monitoring Framework: Includes indicators and milestones for tracking implementation progress. Multi-Stakeholder: Developed through consultation with civil society, the legislature, and international partners.

Current Status

Rollout Stage: Active - periodic review and reporting Coverage: Nationwide Beneficiaries: All Nigerians through improved human rights conditions Funding: Federal Government; UN and donor support

How to Access

Civil society may monitor implementation and submit shadow reports to international treaty bodies Citizens may report human rights violations to NHRC or relevant MDAs Application method: Engage the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation or NHRC for implementation queries.

Official Resources

Website: https://www.agf.gov.ng Contact: Office of the Attorney General of the Federation / NHRC

Legal Framework

Operates under Section 14(2)(b) of the 1999 Constitution on the welfare and security of all persons. Draws on the core UN human rights treaties ratified by Nigeria including the ICCPR, ICESCR, CEDAW, CRC, and CAT, as well as the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights ratified by Nigeria under the African Charter on Human and Peoples Rights (Ratification and Enforcement) Act.