NHRC Mourns Innocent Chukwuma

The Executive Secretary, Management and Staff of the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) have received with great shock and sadness the news of the sudden transition of the founder of CLEEN Foundation, Mr. Innocent Chukwuma to the great beyond.

A statement by Fatimah Agwai Mohammed,
Deputy Director, Corporate Affairs and External Linkages Department, noted that while he lived, he was passionate about police reform.

The Commission described Mr Chukwuma as “A patriotic and selfless Nigerian who dedicated his life to the promotion of public safety and security, all in defence of human rights. He was truly a friend of the NHRC.”

Further, the statement reads: “His death is indeed a big blow, coming at a time the nation needs him to use his skills to contribute to the amendment of the Police Service Act which he championed.

“His knowledge and contributions in advancing the course of human right in Nigeria will be greatly missed.

“Innocent Chukwuma will be remembered for his tenacity in the fight for right of the less privileged, he was indeed the voice of the voiceless.

“The death of Mr. Chukwuma who was until recently West African Head of Ford Foundation, has undoubtedly created a vacuum which will be difficult to fill.

“It is our prayer that the Almighty God will console his family and associates, granting them the fortitude to bear this huge and irreparable loss.

“We also pray that the Almighty God will grant eternal rest to his soul.”