Nigerian Red Cross Society
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| Abbreviation | NRCS |
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| Formation | 1951 (as a branch of the British Red Cross) 1960 (as an independent Red Cross society) |
| Type | Humanitarian organization |
| Purpose | Humanitarian |
| Headquarters | Plot 589, T.O.S. Benson Crescent, Utako District |
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Region served |  Nigeria |
| Affiliations | International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC), International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement |
| Website | redcrossnigeria.org |
The Nigerian Red Cross Society (NRCS) was founded in 1960,[1][2] and it has its headquarters in Abuja.[3][4]
It has over 500,000 volunteers and 300 permanent employees. The Nigerian Red Cross Society was established by an Act of Parliament in 1960 and became the 86th Member – National Society of the League of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (Now International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies) on 4 February 1961.[5]
Its driving principles are humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality.[6][7][8][9]
NRC Anthem ==>We are members of the NRC We shall never go astray. With the seven principles of the ICRC, Direct and guide our ways: Humanity, Impartiality, Neutrality, Independence, Voluntary service, Unity, Universality.
References
- ^ "Nigerian Red Cross Society - Home". redcrossnigeria.org. Retrieved 2022-04-22.
- ^ "Nigerian Red Cross Society - Home". redcrossnigeria.org. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "Nigerian Red Cross Society expands fight against COVID-19 in Nigeria with support from Coca-Cola".
- ^ "Nigerian Red Cross Society - Home". redcrossnigeria.org. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "The Nigeria Redcross".
- ^ "Doctors without borders | The Practical Guide to Humanitarian Law". guide-humanitarian-law.org. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ "Fundamental Principles | IFRC". www.ifrc.org. Retrieved 2022-04-23.
- ^ "New Chairman emerges at 9th West Coast Group Meeting". redcrossnigeria.org. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
- ^ "Nigerian Red Cross Society". International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
External links
- Nigerian Red Cross Society
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