Buhari appoints Ojukwu as NHRC Boss

By Ahmed Idris, Abuja

President Muhammadu Buhari has sought  Senate confirmation for the  appointment of Mr. Anthony Ojukwu as Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission.

Mr Anthony is the son of foremost Igbo leader, Late Odimegwu Emeka Ojukwu.

The Senate President, Bukola Saraki, read the letter to senators at the plenary on Tuesday.

“In accordance with provisions of Section 8 of the National Human Rights Commission Act 2010, I have the pleasure to present Mr. Anthony Okechuwku Ojukwu for confirmation as the Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission by the Senate,” the letter read in part.