Michael Olugbode in Abuja
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has ordered a direct investigation into allegations of unprofessional conduct by its personnel on the Akwa Ibom State workplace in Uyo following a video circulating on social media.
The fee stated the allegations have been being handled with severe concern, stressing that its personnel have been anticipated to uphold the best requirements of professionalism and respect for the rights and dignity of complainants, no matter provocation.
In an announcement issued on Thursday by its Director of Corporate Affairs and External Linkages, Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, the NHRC stated its Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, had directed a direct investigation to ascertain the details surrounding the incident.
It stated acceptable administrative motion can be taken in accordance with current guidelines if any infraction was established.
The fee emphasised that its duty to guard human rights should start with the remedy of people that strategy its workplaces for help, including that each complainant deserved to be handled with dignity, respect and professionalism.
“Our professional training is that at no point in time should a complainant be charged against even if there is provocation,” the assertion stated.
The NHRC reiterated its dedication to making sure accessible, free, well timed and accountable service supply, urging members of the general public experiencing difficulties in accessing its workplaces to report such circumstances by way of its toll-free line, 6472.
The fee’s response follows the circulation of the video alleging misconduct at its Uyo workplace, with the investigation anticipated to ascertain the circumstances surrounding the incident and decide whether or not any disciplinary motion is warranted.
