Malami Shehu Ma’aji designates as Chairman-Advisory Board of IHRC

By Bashir Bello

Renowned human right advocate, Ambassador, Dr. Malami Shehu Ma’aji (MFR), has been designated as the Chairman-Advisory Board, of the International Human Rights Commission IHRC in Nigeria and also as a function Special Intergovernmental Advisor on Africa.
The IHRC is a transnational Intergovernmental organization with headquarters in Switzerland.
The Nigerian minister of Humanitarian Affairs, Hon. Nentawe G.Yilwatda, presented the certificates to Dr. Malami at a well-attended ceremony at a symposium on human rights and inauguration of new officials with the theme ‘’ Unity in Diversity: Embracing Freedom, Equity and Dignity for All’’ held at the National Centre for Women Development, Abuja.
In his maiden speech at the occasion Dr. Malami expressed his appreciation of the honour and privilege to be appointed as Chairman Board of Trustees (BOT) and Advisor to the International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), Africa, by the same organization.
‘’ My thanks and gratitude also goes to the Office of the Head of Diplomatic Mission Nigeria for organizing this event, and everyone that contributed in one way or the other for its success. Today we gather to celebrate the World’s Human Rights Day. This day is unique, significant and invites all to reflect with soberness whether we have in our collective and individual positions respected the rights of fellow human beings. Human Rights are fundamental rights and freedoms that every individual is entitled to, regardless of their nationality, ethnicity, gender, language, religion, or any other status. These rights are universal.’’