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NHRC Calls For Urgent Legal Reforms To Address AI-Related Human Rights Challenges
NHRC Calls For Urgent Legal Reforms To Address AI-Related Human Rights Challenges
NHRC calls for urgent legal reforms to address AI-Related human rights challenges. The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has called for an urgent review of existing laws to tackle emerging human rights concerns arising from the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Nigeria.
Speaking at a workshop on AI governance and human rights, NHRC’s Executive Secretary, Dr. Tony Ojukwu, SAN, warned that without robust ethical frameworks, AI could widen inequalities, introduce algorithmic bias, invade privacy, and threaten human rights.
AI as a Double-Edged Sword
Ojukwu emphasized that while AI is reshaping societies, economies, and human interactions, its regulation must ensure that technological progress does not outpace human rights protections.
“As AI becomes more sophisticated, human oversight remains crucial. Our laws must evolve to balance innovation with ethical principles,” he said.
He called on policymakers, business leaders, technologists, and civil society groups to collaborate in ensuring AI promotes human dignity rather than undermines it.
NHRC Calls For Urgent Legal Reforms
Need for Legal and Ethical Frameworks
The President of the International Network for Corporate Social Responsibility (IN-CRS), Eustace Onuegbu, noted that AI’s rapid expansion in Africa brings both opportunities and challenges that require urgent legal and ethical considerations.
Similarly, Prof. Damilola Olawuyi, SAN, representing the United Nations Working Group on Business and Human Rights, stressed the need for Nigeria to balance AI’s benefits with strong human rights safeguards.
FG Orders Immediate Investigation Into Kogi Jailbreak
FG Orders immediate investigation into Kogi jailbreak. The Federal Government has ordered an immediate probe into the jailbreak at Koton Karfe Custodial Centre in Kogi State.
Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, directed the Acting Comptroller General of the Nigerian Correctional Service (NCoS), Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, to visit the facility and conduct a comprehensive audit to determine the cause of the escape.
In a statement by his media adviser, Babatunde Alao, Tunji-Ojo assured that all fleeing inmates would be recaptured using biometric and technological tracking systems.
Kogi Jailbreak
Meanwhile, Kogi State Commissioner for Information, Kingsley Fanwo, described the incident as “unfortunate” and confirmed that security agencies have already rearrested one escapee. He urged the public to report any suspicious individuals and warned against aiding fugitives.
Governor Usman Ododo has also directed security agencies to reinforce measures to prevent future breaches.
Inmates Recaptured In Kogi Jailbreak, 3 Escaped, Officer Eliminates – NCoS
Inmates recaptured in Kogi jailbreak, 3 escaped, officer eliminates. Three of the 12 inmates who escaped from Koton Karfe Correctional Centre in Kogi State have been rearrested, the Nigeria Correctional Service (NCoS) has confirmed.
Speaking at a press briefing on Monday, Acting Controller General Sly Nwakuche disclosed that one correctional officer was eliminated during the jailbreak.
Inmates Recaptured In Kogi Jailbreak
He assured that efforts were underway to capture the remaining escapees and urged the public to assist security agencies with relevant information.
Catholic Priest Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu Kidnapped In Imo
Catholic Priest Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu kidnapped in Imo. Gunmen have abducted Rev. Fr. John Ubaechu, the Parish Priest of Holy Family Catholic Church, Izombe, along Ejemekwuru Road in Oguta LGA, Imo State.
Bandits
The Catholic Archdiocese of Owerri confirmed the incident, which occurred on Sunday, March 23, while he was en route to a priests’ retreat. The Church has called for prayers for his safe release.
This marks another abduction of a priest in the area, following a similar incident in 2023.
Police authorities have yet to comment on the development.
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