CHRAG Governance: Dr Whittal introduces Dr Ojukwu as new NNHRI-WA President
By Ernest Nutsugah Accra, June 13, GNA – Dr Joseph Whittal, the Commissioner of CHRAJ, has handed over as President of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Afr...
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Jun 14, 2026
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AI Insight:The appointment of a new president for the Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa has significant implications for human rights advocacy in the region.
Dr Joseph Whittal, the Commissioner of the Commission on Human Rights and Administrative Justice (CHRAJ), has formally handed over the reins as President of the Network of National Human Rights Institutions in West Africa (NNHRI-WA) to Dr Chioma Ojukwu. This transfer of leadership marks a significant milestone in the organization's history, as Dr Ojukwu brings her expertise and experience to the role. Dr Whittal's tenure as President has been marked by significant achievements, including the strengthening of partnerships between NNHRI-WA and regional and international human rights organizations. As Dr Ojukwu assumes the presidency, she inherits a robust framework for promoting human rights in West Africa, with a focus on areas such as gender equality, children's rights, and the rights of marginalized communities. Her leadership is expected to build on the momentum established by her predecessor, with a renewed commitment to advancing human rights and promoting the rule of law in the region.