The Akwa
Ibom state Coordinator of the Commission Mr. Tony Iji made this known when he
led top staff of the Commission on a courtesy visit to the management of Akwa
United FC in Uyo.
Mr. Iji said
that it was the mandate of NHRC to educate Nigerians on their rights and also
to ensure that citizen's rights were not violated either by another individual
or by organizations.

Mr Iji urged
management of the club to ensure that they keep to contract terms entered into
with players.
In his
response, the Chairman of Akwa United FC Elder Paul Bassey commended NHRC for
choosing to associate with the club.
Elder Bassey
who is also the Senior Special Assistant to Governor Udom Emmanuel on sports
informed that Akwa United is a professional club in which both the management
and players are working together to achieve the dreams and aspirations of
the government and good people of the
state.
According to
him, under the sterling leadership of the sports friendly government of
Governor Udom Emmanuel Akwa United has
benefited immensely in terms of cooperation and unalloyed support.
" The
goodwill and support we receive from our governor Deacon Udom Emmanuel and the
commitment of our teeming supporters has encouraged us to deliver at every
opportunity".
Elder Bassey
encouraged NHRC to keep supporting the club in its quest to not only win
laurels at the end of the season, but to also help in projecting the lofty
sport ideals and professionalism of governor Udom led government.
The club
boss presented replica jerseys of Akwa United to the management staff of NHRC
and also received the Commission's memorabilia in return.
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