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THE International Human Rights Commission (IHRC) has enjoined the African Union (AU) to use the African Union Day to push for the promotion of peace and social-economic development in the continent.
This is contained in statement issued by Dr Edward Olutoke, a director in the commission, in Abuja on Friday.
The statement quoted the Director/Ambassador of the Africa Region Headquarters of IHRC, Dr Tivlumun Ahure, as saying that AU Day should be used to stimulate Africa’s development.
Ahure commended IHRC Human Rights Radio for the roles it played during the observance of the day which takes place on every Sept. 9.
He emphasised that “the IHRC’s apex committees on Africa are to honour, celebrate and pay homage to black people building synergies to contribute in the emancipation of Africa.
“The mandates of the committee members will henceforth include the recognition of those of African origin, both within the continent and Diaspora, who have made a significant contribution to the development of African culture.
“The intention is to inspire our youth, and then to empower them to holistically reach their full potential”.
Ahure stated that the IHRC Africa Region Headquarters decided to participate in the activities marking the 2022 AU Day.
He said the commission had also given notice to the structures of the union on the upcoming African Businesses in Diaspora Awards which will hold in Dublin, Ireland, on Nov. 11.
According to him, the event is organised by African Businesses in Diaspora Network in collaboration with Ikeja Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture.
He said the sixth region of Africa which had been adopted in the resolutions of the AU, earned a status of a state with the new State of African Diaspora.
He also said that this had begun to receive confirmation of friendly relations with African countries such as Liberia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mauritania, Nigeria and Benin Republic, among others.
“The IHRC Africa Region Headquarters is sending a delegation to the event to contribute in the deliberations that will aim to empower the African youths to become holistically developed.
“It is our conviction that they will become so by aspiring to something not only good, but bigger than themselves,” he said.(NAN)
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