International Human Rights Commission appoints prominent Nigerians into council- The International Human Rights Commission has appointed some prominent Nigerians into its economic and social council - Interestingly, the status of the appointment of the prominent Nigerians is like that of a diplomat -The commission directed that a certificate of appreciation be handed over to those who contributed to the fight against COVID-19 globally PAY ATTENTION: Click “See First” under the “Following” tab to see Legit.ng News on your Facebook News Feed! The International Human Rights Commission (IHRC), a regional inter-governmental organisation with headquarters in the Czech Republic, has appointed some prominent Nigerians into its economic and social council. Legit.ng gathered that the status of the appointment of the prominent Nigerians is like that of a diplomat. “Your appointment into the economic and social council is purely based on a careful assessment of your tracks of recorded achievements in humanity, particularly your concern for human rights,” a letter from the commission to the Nigerians read. Recommended for you "No old notes yet from CBN": Banks ration cash as Supreme Court suspends wi... Recently, the global headquarters of the commission led by Professor Raff Marsin Wasik, directed that a certificate of appreciation should be handed over to those who contributed to the fight against COVID-19 globally. Ever since the directive, Nigeria, being the coordinating channel for the West African mission of the commission, had set up a committee to nominate deserving Nigerians to be on the council. One of those nominated is Segun Ogunyannwo, a prominent Nigerian who consults for and trains mediators for the Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) amongst others. He is one of the consultants and facilitators for the UNDP sponsored project for Civilian Joint Task Force (JTF) and Vigilante Groups from the North East as well as the Integrated approach to peacebuilding in the Nigeria Farmers/Herders crisis in Benue, Nasarawa and Taraba states. He is the first Nigerian to receive the prestigious International Mediation Accreditation from the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution (CEDR), UK. Recommended for you Lagos 2023: 4 powerful PDP chieftains align, back Sanwo-Olu's second-term b... He is also an MTII (Mediation Training Institute International), USA Certified Professional in Workplace Mediation He is a co-founder of the Family Peace Facilitators Network (FPFN) a global Network with a Mission to sustain family peace, unity and cohesion Also on the list is Ambassador Okhidievbie Oamien Roy, the national secretary - Retired Members Of NIGERIA Armed Forces (REMENAF) and national public relations officer of the Association Of Licensed Private Security Practitioners Of NIGERIA (ALPSPN). He is also a well respected chartered mediator/conciliator and currently runs a private security consulting company. Others on the list are His Royal Majesty, King Ebuka Onunkwo and Ambassador Dr Samuel Takon. PAY ATTENTION: Download our mobile app to enjoy the latest news update Meanwhile, an initiative to establish a multi-million-naira research and learning centre in Nigeria is in the works. As Nigeria looks to invest in genetics research, the facility, an ultra-modern DNA Learning Centre is expected to berth in Nigeria anytime soon. Recommended for you "Them go break all these tables": Portable unveils new look of his bar, DJ... Covid-19: Trump fulfils promise to Nigeria, presents 200 Ventilators to health ministry | Legit TV Source: Legit.ng - The International Human Rights Commission has appointed some prominent Nigerians into its economic and social council - Interestingly, the status of the appointment of the prominent Nigerians is like that of a diplomat -The commission directed that a certificate of appreciation be handed over to those who contributed to the fight against COVID-19 globally PAY ATTENTION: Legit.ng PAY ATTENTION: