Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission, NHRC, Prof. Bem Angwe, came to the job with a rich pedigree in Human Rights advocacy and is credited with being one of the brains behind the enactment of the Child Rights Act in Nigeria.
In this interview he unveils the shape and structure of the new commission which he claims is now wholly focused on promoting the rights of all classes of Nigerians. Excerpts:
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