The 3rd edition of the National Human Rights Commission Awards was a night full of encomium, honours unto exemplary individuals, agencies of government and NGOs who have registered their names in gold in pursuits of human rights agenda within their official capacities. The Executive Director, National Primary Healthcare Development Agency Faisal Shuaib was among other Nigerians that won awards at the ocassion. Dr Shuaib was presented with award of outstanding impact on the realization of human rights in Nigeria. The Chairperson of the Governing Council of the NHRC, Salamatu Suleiman, in her opening remarks at the ceremony in Abuja, says the award is aimed at motivating individuals, government institutions and civil society Organizations to continue to work towards the advancement and protection of human rights in the country. Meanwhile, elated Dr Shuaib in his remarks àfter receiving the award commended the initiative aimed at recognizing individuals and institutions who are working hard to ensure the protection of human rights and advancement of social justice in the country. The theme for this year’s celebration of international Human Rights Day is “Equality – Reducing inequalities, advancing human rights”. It highlights the need to recognise and ascribe dignity to every human being without discrimination based on race, tribe, tribe, gender, political choice.
