The Federal Executive Council meeting presided over by President Muhammadu Buhari, has approved the National Action Plan 2022 to 2026 for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights in Nigeria.

Briefing State House Correspondents after FEC meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Abubakar Malami explained that the policy is intended and targeted, at consolidating and upscaling the Nigerian observance of the Human Rights posture in view of the successes and achievements of Nigeria, as it relates to the human right under the current administration.

The Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, also said the federal government places high premium on human rights, citing President Buhari administration’s compliance with National Human Rights Commission, (NHRC), judgement and payment of N135 million to victims and family members of the September 18, 2013 Apo six killings and the protection of journalists.