The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has entered into a partnership with the Nigerian movie industry (NOLLYWOOD) to promote activities that are geared towards dealing with issues of human rights violation through the production of movies aimed at addressing such ills.
The new partnership according to the Executive Secretary of the Commission, Bem Angwe would ensure that people have frequent and easy access to movies, jingles and messages that discourage abuse of peoples’ rights and at the same time promote discipline and hard-work among youths in the country.
Mr Angwe buttressed the crucial role which the Nollywood industry is playing in the society, as he recalled that child labour, forced prostitution and various forms of violence perpetrated against the vulnerable Nigerians have always been showcased and condemned by the Nollywood.
Earlier, the leader of the two groups and initiator of the next to non-support initiative, Ndukwe Obu, said they came to identify the various areas they could partner with the commission to ensure that Nigerians know their rights and that in the event such rights are violated, they follow the laid down procedure to get them redressed.
Mr Obu who led prominent Nigerian movie starts like Bruno Iwuoha, Sydney Diala among others to the commission said “enthronement of good leadership through human rights, advocacy, networking, education, information dissemination, empowerment and entertainment when necessary” informed the decision of the groups to identify with NHRC.
