UNICAL VC Hail Amnesty International For Opting To Establish Human Rights Clinic
Abraham UKPA
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Calabar, Prof. Florence Banku Obi, has hailed that Amnesty International (AI) for opting to establish a Human Rights Clinic in the institution.
Prof. Obi, made the eulogy in
Speaking during when a delegation of Amnesty International (AI) Abuja, led by its Director Mr. Isa Sanusi, visited her in Calabar at the weekend, the Vice Chancellor said Amnesty International has done creditably in rendering selfless services to society through its advocacy for gender equality, good governance, social well-being and justice among human players in the society.
Obi added that they have put their lives in danger to achieve their core mandate.
She commended AI for the choice of choosing to establish the Human Rights Clinic at the University of Calabar, stressing that the gesture would help in aiding the Institution in the fight against gender inequality.
"We are happy that you came to encourage us and we are happier that you are taking cognizant of what we have done and still doing.
"Your choice of establishing the Human Rights Clinic in the University is commendable and I appreciate you on behalf of my Management team for placing us among the top universities in our nation", she stated.
The VC further stated that her administration is poised to reduce the act of sexual harassment to zero level in the Institution noting that her administration is not witch-hunting anyone but will not tolerate any form of sexual harassment.
According to her, the administration would give her total support to the growth of the conceived Human Rights Clinic.
Earlier, the Director of Amnesty International, Abuja, Mr Isa Sanusi, said the reason for their visit was to show support following the incident that happened in the university and how the management handled it.
He commrnded the Vice Chancellor for her doggedness in handling issues of utmost importance in the institution, adding that sexual harassment is a national issue that needs attention.
Mr Sanusi said having watched critically how the administration and the institution have handled the issue, the organization has decided to establish a Human Rights Clinic at the University of Calabar to enable them to educate the students more about human rights.
"As a Human Right solicitor in the country, the organization does not only watch, monitor and criticize, but also help in making sure that the citizens have a proper understanding of human right violations," he said.
