Nigeria's Foreign Minister Urges India to Protect Nigerians' Rights

The Federal Government of Nigeria has called on India to ensure the welfare and fundamental human rights of Nigerians held in Indian custodial centres. This appeal was made by Minister of Foreign Affairs Amb Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu during a meeting with a high-level delegation from the National Human Rights Commissions of Nigeria and India at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Abuja.

The minister expressed concerns regarding the treatment of Nigerians in Indian jails and emphasized the need for their dignity and welfare to be prioritized. She highlighted the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the two countries' National Human Rights Commissions as a significant step towards enhancing human rights cooperation.

Odumegwu-Ojukwu stated that both nations have an opportunity to contribute to a more inclusive international human rights framework and called for improved access to justice and support for vulnerable individuals. She also expressed gratitude to UN member states for supporting Nigeria's election to the Human Rights Council for the 2027–2028 term.