The Mexican Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr Anthonio Blanco, said that the exhibition was the embassy’s way of helping to promote the knowledge and understanding of human rights in Nigeria.

Blanco added that part of the embassy’s contribution was the translation of the 31 articles of the declaration into the three major languages as well as 10 Mexican languages.
The exhibition is entitled: “Our Rights in Our Words: The Universal Declaration of Human Rights in Local Languages.

The National Human Rights Commission's Executive Secretary, Prof. Ben Angwe who was also presented assured the audience that the declaration will be translated to local languages in Nigeria and publicized in all the local government areas in Nigeria. Pointing out that the Mexican Embassy's 20 year anniversary in Nigeria is worth celebrating.

The NOA's DG, Mike Omeri was also present to reassure Nigeria's commitment to making the program a success.

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