National Action Plan For The Promotion of Human Rights
Act · Infrastructure
Policy date: 2026-03-04
A Plan coordinates and strengthens the protection and fulfillment of human rights across all sectors of the state. It mandates the integration of human rights principles into government policies and services. The plan aims to establish accountability mechanisms and promote rights education for vulnerable populations.
What Is This Policy?
A government-driven roadmap that coordinates and strengthens the protection, promotion, and fulfilment of human rights across all sectors of the Nigerian state.
Who Does It Target?
Federal, state, and local government institutions Civil society organizations Human rights defenders and advocates Vulnerable and marginalized populations (women, children, PWDs, IDPs)
What Does It Aim to Achieve?
Domesticate and implement international and regional human rights treaties Establish accountability mechanisms for rights violations Strengthen the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) Promote human rights education across institutions
Key Features
Multi-Sectoral Coordination: Integrates human rights obligations across ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs). UPR Alignment: Directly responds to recommendations from the UN Universal Periodic Review process. Monitoring & Reporting: Establishes benchmarks and reporting timelines for rights implementation.
Current Status
Active and being implemented. Nigeria's 3rd National Action Plan (NAP III) on Human Rights is under implementation by relevant federal and state institutions.
Legal Framework
National Human Rights Commission Act; Nigeria's UPR Commitments