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 mentioned 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, regardless of provocation.
In an announcement issued on Thursday by its Director of Corporate Affairs and External Linkages, Fatimah Agwai Mohammed, the NHRC mentioned its Executive Secretary, Chief Tony Ojukwu, had directed a direct investigation to determine the information surrounding the incident.
It mentioned applicable administrative motion can be taken in accordance with current guidelines if any infraction was established.
The fee emphasised that its accountability to guard human rights should start with the remedy of people that method its places of work 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 mentioned.
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 places of work to report such circumstances by means 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 determine the circumstances surrounding the incident and decide whether or not any disciplinary motion is warranted.
