New Nigerian Govt Should Improve On Human Rights hrw: Nigeria
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, Tinubu emphasized"security of life and property" as a top priority for his administration. He stated that part of his strategy to achieve this is to"first pull most Nigerians out of poverty and provide the basic needs for a decent life and social justice for all, irrespective of region, tribe, and religion."
Human Rights Watch urges President-elect Tinubu, once in office, to act on his campaign promises to tackle critical levels of insecurity, ensure civilian protection and accountability for rights abuses, protect Nigerians' rights to freedom of expression, and prioritize efforts towards the realization of an adequate standard of living for all.
Nigeria has been failing to ensure economic and social rights for everyone, including the right to an adequate standard of living, Human Rights Watch said. According to Nigeria's National Bureau of Statistics, an
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