By Emeka Nwokocha
Intrepid human rights defender in Nigeria and Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to Governor Sheriff Oborevwori on Human Rights, Activist Kelvin Ejumudo, on Tuesday, paid a courtesy visit on the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Operations, Nigeria Police Force, Delta State Command, Asaba, DCP Adejobi Olumuyiwa to deepen collaboration with police towards fostering advocacy to promote human rights and fundamental freedom, and curb rising drug abuse amongst youths.
Briefing journalists on the outcome of the visit, Activist Ejumudo, who is also the National Secretary of Citizens Rights Concern Enhancement Initiative (CRCEI), described his meeting with DCP Adejobi Olumuyiwa as enriching and timely, stating that proactive measures to tackle the menace of drug abuse and strengthen police and civil groups relationship in the protection of human rights were discussed.
“We had a robust conversation which centered on Human Rights and security within the state, including worrisome dangers drug abuse poses to our youths,” he stated, stressing that drug abuse is a “silent epidemic” across communities, driven by complex social, economic, and psychological factors.
“Collective action is needed to stem the menace and make society safe for all to live in”, he added.
He described DCP Adejobi Olumuyiwa as an exceptional police officer with expert knowledge of the complementary role police play in protection of human rights and building a society that protects the rights of all Nigerians across board.
“I must commend him for his vast knowledge of Human Rights and crime fighting,” Activist Ejumudo stated.
Ejumudo, while speaking on the schedules of activities he would champion in 2026 to surpass the achievements made in 2025, in the fight against drug abuse and the defence of human rights, said, “In the coming days and months, we will be having result-tailored engagements with the police and strengthen existing synergy to be able to walk the talk and subsequently achieve our set goals for the year.”
He promised that more collaborations would be built across critical stakeholders and across the communities to be able to make a compelling impact in addressing societal ills and promoting social justice and rule of law in Nigeria.
Activist Ejumudo expressed hope that ills bedevilling the Nigerian state would be obliterated as good spirited Nigerians stick to their guns to right the wrongs without minding whose ox is gored.
Activist Ejumudo is a brave and an accomplished Nigerian human rights defender with unwavering commitment to championing and fighting for human rights of poor Nigerians, challenging brutality, oppression and injustice wherever and whenever they occur, often with huge risks to his life.
He had earned several awards and recognitions for staying firm with his untainted ideology that absolutely inspires his campaign against rights abuse, including abuse of drugs.
