Measures to Combat The Coronavirus Disease in Nigeria

Implications on Human Rights

Authors

  • Professor Amos A. Idowu Department of Public Law, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-IfeOsun State, Nigeria.
  • Olaitan O. Olusegun Department of Jurisprudence and Private Law, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife.Osun State, Nigeria.

Keywords:

Coronavirus Disease, Covid-19, Human Rights, Pandemic, Nigeria

Abstract

 

The Coronavirus Disease has been in existence since December 2019 and ever since it was detected, has caused severe illness and several deaths in several persons all over the world. Efforts to curb the pandemic, led to several restrictive measures in Nigeria, which unfortunately trampled on the rights of some persons. Other measures like washing of hands with soap and water as well as prompt treatment of infected persons, highlighted the inadequacy in the Nigerian system where persons do not have access to required resources. Using a doctrinal approach, this study examines the human rights violations that Nigerians experienced, due to efforts to curb the pandemic in the country. It concludes that although these measures are necessary due to the danger and risks associated with COVID 19, they must be compliant with relevant national and international human rights laws.

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Published

2023-04-26

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 1 (2020): U.I Law Journal Volume 10

Section

Articles