Tinubu Congratulates Justice Anukam’s re-election to African court on human rights

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Justice Stella Anukam on her re-election as Judge of the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights for another term of six years.

It was reported that Justice Anukam was re-elected at the African Union Mid-Year Coordination Meeting Executive Council in Accra, Ghana, on Friday.

The President, in a statement on Saturday by his spokesman, Ajuri Ngelale, commended Justice Anukam for her contributions to the development of human rights jurisprudence on the continent.

The Nigerian leader urged Justice Anukam to continue to bring her invaluable knowledge and insights to the African Court.

Tinubu also stated that his administration will continue to support the candidature of competent and qualified Nigerians for international positions, noting the country’s strategic importance in the global community.

The statement added, “Justice Anukam obtained her law degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife (formerly known as University of Ife), Osun State, Nigeria, in 1984, and was called to the Nigerian Bar in August 1985.

“She is also a chartered secretary, chartered arbitrator, and seasoned administrator.

“Justice Anukam has served as the former Director of Special Programmes at the Nigerian Institute of Advanced Legal Studies in Abuja, Nigeria, and as the former Director of the International and Comparative Law Department of the Federal Ministry of Justice.”

Profile on African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights

The African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights is a continental court established by African states to ensure the protection of human and people’s rights in Africa.

It complements the functions of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights.

The court is composed of eleven judges nominated by member states of the AU and elected by the AU Assembly of Heads of State and Government.

Nigeria is a state party to the Protocol establishing the Court, having ratified it in 2004.