The Federal Government has reiterated its dedication to revising the Anti-Torture Act of 2017 to align with global standards. Beatrice Jedy-Agba, Solicitor-General of the Federation and Permanent Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Justice announced a sensitization and advocacy event held in Abuja on Wednesday.
The move aims to strengthen Nigeria’s legal framework against torture and promote adherence to international best practices.
The advocacy was organized for law enforcement organizations; ministries, departments and agencies, MDAs, and relevant stakeholders on United Nations Convention Against Torture, UNCAT.
Mrs. Jedy-Agba, represented by Dr Omozojie Okoboh, Chief State Counsel and member of the National Committee against Torture, said there was a need for collaboration and cooperation in speaking with one voice against the perpetrators of torture and for those who suffer at their hands.
She assured that plans were ongoing to review the Anti Torture Act and Regulations to expand the definition of torture and improve mechanisms to discourage and eradicate torture in detention places,” like police stations, prisons, and other detention facilities.