World Mental Health Day: NHRC Seeks Inclusion of Human Rights Focus in Strategic Plan

World Mental Health Day: NHRC seeks inclusion of human rights focus in strategic plan

The NHRC's executive secretary called on the government to make mental health a priority and “provide adequate funding for mental-health services at all levels.”

NHRC Raises Alarm Over Abuse, Neglect Of Nigerians With Mental Health Conditions

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has raised the alarm over growing human rights violations against Nigerians living with mental health conditions, disclosing that vulnerable persons continue to face discrimination, neglect, abuse and social exclusion amid inadequate access to affordable treatment. The Commission also called on the federal government to urgently prioritise mental healthcare, strengthen […]

NHRC Urges Increased Funding for Mental Healthcare in Nigeria

The Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Chief Tony Ojukwu, has urged the Nigerian government to prioritise mental health as a human rights and development issue. He called for increased funding, affordable treatment, and stronger protection against discrimination and abuse. Ojukwu made the call during a press conference to commemorate the 2026 […]

NHRC Urges Nigeria to Prioritise Mental Health Rights,

The Nigerian Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the federal government to prioritise mental health by integrating a human rights focus into strategic plans and ensuring adequate funding for services across all levels.