National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has reaffirmed its commitment to protecting vulnerable populations as it unveiled its February and March 2026 Human Rights Dashboard.
The Executive Secretary, Tony Ojukwu, said the initiative is designed to strengthen data-driven responses to human rights challenges.
Represented by Mrs. Rabi Anwal, he noted that the dashboard tracks issues affecting internally displaced persons, refugees, asylum seekers and returnees across nine states.
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According to the Commission, the data reveals a growing protection crisis requiring urgent and sustained intervention.
The dashboard is aimed at improving documentation, analysis and response to evolving human rights concerns.
NHRC also acknowledged the support of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
UNHCR representative Owoche Igwue described the platform as critical for evidence-based decision-making and coordination.
Data Highlights
The National Coordinator, Benedict Agu, said the project covered states including Benue, Katsina, Cross River, Borno, Yobe, Taraba, Adamawa and Kano.
Key findings show:
- 10,884 displaced persons recorded
- 527 asylum seekers
- 1,159 refugees
- 2,213 returnees
Benue recorded the highest number of displaced persons, while Cross River had the lowest.
On human rights incidents:
- Access to education had the highest cases at 2,851
- Freedom of movement recorded the least with 10 cases
- Total incidents stood at 5,435
A total of 374 cases were managed directly, while 5,061 were referred to relevant organisations.
NHRC said the data underscores the need for coordinated action to address displacement drivers such as communal clashes, herder-farmer conflicts and terrorism.
