Nigeria, May 1 -- To commemorate International Labour Day 2025, the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), on Tuesday, charged the federal government to initiate economic reforms aimed at improving human dignity, social justice, and citizens' well-being.

The Executive Secretary of the NHRC, Tony Ojukwu, gave this charge in a press statement released on Thursday.

He said, "While we commend the Federal Government for some of the initiatives so far taken to alleviate the economic hardship, we call for economic reforms that prioritise human dignity, social justice and the well-being of citizens. Nigerians deserve policies that ensure decent work, fair wages and access to essential services, which will enable them to live with dignity and ...