the location of courts and the fact that most individuals employed in conditions offensive to their human rights are usually too poor or ignorant to seek redress against powerful employers. Government took cognizance of this and is building more courts in different locations to address the problem and bring the courts closer to the people. 5.2.5 Most employers of Labour in Nigeria take advantage of the country’s high rate of unemployment to employ workers under conditions that breach labour laws and sometimes undermine their fundamental human rights. The Federal Government of Nigeria is committed to liberating the populace, politically, economically and socially. In this regard, the Legal Aid Council which helps the poor to get justice and fair hearing in a law court has opened centers in different locations of the country. 5.2.6 The new wage Act may address the issue of underpayment but much is yet to be done in the area of conditions of service and environmental impact assessment of the activities of corporations. The three tiers of government are also addressing the problem of office environment as most public offices are yet to match international standards in terms of environmental friendliness. 5.2.7 In the past, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) was seen as being driven by philanthropy, but the present Government of Nigeria perceives it in a broader perspective. Companies are now expected to be committed in developing policies that integrate responsible practices aimed at protecting and improving the lives of workers and the communities in which they do business, into their daily operations. They are also expected to be reporting on progress made towards implementing these practices. 5.2.8 Most CSR reports in Nigeria reflect on the activities of companies operating in the mainstream oil and gas sector. Institutional investors like Pension Fund Administrators, Banks and Insurance companies have little or no record of integrating environmental, social and governance issues into their investment decision- making and ownership practices. Companies in the 61