President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Badagry-born media personality and communications expert, Maupe Ogun Yusuf, as a member of the board of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), subject to Senate confirmation.
The nomination was contained in a letter transmitted to the Senate and read during plenary by the President of the Senate, Senator Godswill Akpabio, as part of efforts by the Federal Government to reconstitute the commission’s board and strengthen Nigeria’s human rights protection framework.
Maupe Ogun Yusuf’s nomination has since sparked excitement among residents and stakeholders in Badagry, who view her inclusion as another significant recognition of the constituency at the national level.
Widely respected for her professionalism and contributions to journalism and public discourse, Maupe Ogun Yusuf is expected to bring her wealth of experience in media, communication and civic engagement to the commission if confirmed by the Senate.
The list forwarded by President Tinubu comprises fifteen nominees drawn from different professional backgrounds, including the media, legal and public sectors.
Among the prominent nominees are President of the Nigerian Guild of Editors and Editor of Vanguard Newspapers, Mr. Eze Anaba; Dr. Salamatu Hussaina Suleiman, who was nominated as Chairman of the board; and Dr. Anthony Ojukwu (SAN), proposed as the Executive Secretary of the commission.
Other nominees include Mrs. Roseline Tasha, Ambassador Adam Yubak Baku, ACG Felix Lawrence, Mr. Edmund Chinonye, Mr. Chinonye Obiaku (SAN), Oluwakemi Asiwaju Okere-Odo, Professor Adedeji Ogunji, Kingsley Chidozie, Mohammed Adelodu, Otunba Francis Meshioye, Patience Patrick and Hawwa Ibrahim.
According to the President, the nominations were made pursuant to Section 2(3) of the National Human Rights Commission (Establishment) Act, 2010, which empowers the President to constitute the board subject to Senate approval.
Tinubu explained that the reconstitution of the board became necessary to improve the institutional capacity of the commission and enable it to effectively carry out its mandate of promoting and protecting human rights across the country.
Following the presentation of the request, the Senate referred the nominations to its Committee on Judiciary, Human Rights and Legal Matters for screening and report within two weeks.
If confirmed, the newly constituted board is expected to play a key role in strengthening the oversight responsibilities of the NHRC at a time when concerns over accountability, justice and rights protection continue to dominate national discourse.
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