The International Human Rights Protection Service has appointed Amb. Freeman Mac-Anthony Aghogho Afatakpa, JP, as it’s South South Zonal Director for Youth Affairs.
The IHRPS, an international organization charged with the protection and promotion of human rights globally, is a non-governmental organization, NGO, saddled with the responsibility of preventing human rights abuse globally.
Speaking at an investiture ceremony held in Warri, National President of the IHRPS, Dr. Charles Omini, said the award/appointment was in recognition of the selfless efforts of the recipient in the prevention of human rights abuse in the South-South geo-political zone of Nigeria.
Dr Omini who noted that human rights are inalienable rights given to mankind by God and the law, should be enforced globally without sentiments.
He commended Amb. Freeman Mac-Anthony Aghogho Afatakpa (JP) for his active role in promoting the enforcement of human rights in defense of the weak and downtrodden.
Dr Omini expressed confidence that the award and appointment of Amb. Freeman Mac-Anthony Aghogho Afatakpa (JP) as the South South Zonal Director for Youth Affairs of the International Human Rights Protection Services which is in collaboration with the Nigeria’s Human Rights Commission, will spur him to do more.
Responding, the South South Zonal Director for Youth Affairs, Amb. Aghogho Freeman Mac-Anthony Afatakpa thanked the international body for the recognition and appointment, noting that it will help to strengthen his commitment in matters of human rights.
Amb. Aghogho Freeman Mac-Anthony Afatakpa who is also the Chairman/CEO, De-Leo Group of Companies promised to continue to champion the cause of the common man.
He noted that millions of people in Nigeria suffer from human rights violation and pledged to use his good office to ensure their protection and adequate compensation paid to them where necessary.
Amb. Aghogho Freeman Mac-Anthony Afatakpa urged anyone whose rights is being violated to report to the office of the organisation near them.
