The National Primary Health Care Development Agency (NPHCDA) has emerged winner of the best federal institution for its outstanding impact on the realisation of human rights in Nigeria.
The prestigious award was bestowed on the Agency by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), in an award ceremony as part of the annual commemoration of the International Human Rights Day which is the adoption of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights by the United Nations General Assembly.
Specifically, the NHRC awards are in three categories; Federal Government Ministries, Departments and Agencies, Governors and Civil Society Organisations that have distinguished themselves in the advancement of human rights in Nigeria.
The Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission, Dr Salamatu Hussaini Sulaiman, said the aim of the Awards was to recognise the efforts of institutions and individuals and encourage them to do more.
She disclosed that the commission will increase the number of Award categories in 2022 to take care of human rights defenders and development partners as separate categories.
The Executive Director/CEO, Dr Faisal Shuaib expressed gratitude for the recognition of NPHCDA’s efforts.
“I want to recognise the council of the National Human Rights Commission because it takes great leadership to envision such Awards that recognise institutions and individuals for the work that they are doing. It is with such a recognition that you also encourage people to continue to do all of those good works that preserve and promote human rights.”
Shuaib further reiterated the Agency’s commitment to improving the health and quality of life of Nigerians.
“Access to healthcare is a fundamental human right and over the years we have made considerable efforts at improving this access through the pursuance of our nine mandates. Our utmost aim remains to ensure that every Nigerian is healthy.”
The Executive Director dedicated the Award to the management and staff of NPHCDA, saying they are the frontliners when it comes to health service delivery to Nigerians.
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