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Commission as well as to the NAPPPHR. Pakistan recommended that Nigeria be provided
the requested technical capacity building assistance to overcome identified challenges.
Pakistan required more information on the environmental challenges in the Niger Delta and
on the ongoing debate of ensuring economic, social and cultural rights.
46.
Mexico was pleased by the determination of Nigeria to become part to and to
domesticate without delay international human rights instruments. Mexico recommended
that Nigeria (a) maintain an open and standing invitation to the United Nations human
rights mechanisms, particularly the Special Rapporteur against Torture, and speed up its
submissions of pending reports to treaty bodies. Mexico also recommended that Nigeria (b)
declare a moratorium for the abolition of the death penalty, (c) ensures that women who are
victims of discrimination and violence have access to protection of their rights and to
justice. It recommended that Nigeria (d) speed up the introduction of a reform of the justice
system including the penitentiary centres and national police.
47.
Islamic Republic of Iran appreciated the establishing of a National Committee and a
Consultative Forum in preparation for the National Report. Iran noted the steps taken to
strengthen rule of law, combat corruption. It also noted the development of the NAPPPHR
and the role played by the National Human Rights Commission. Iran asked about concrete
measures taken to fight against poverty, combat human trafficking and prevent and control
HIV/AIDS. It recommended that Nigeria (a) seek provision of necessary technical
assistance for human rights programs in the fields of access to justice, law enforcement and
environmental protection and (b) seek provision of technical assistance with regard to
adolescent health problems, trafficking in persons and prevention and control HIV/AIDS.
48.
Libya noted efforts undertaken for the protection of human rights, gender parity and
the promotion of education. Libya also noted the religious tolerance and the harmony
among religious minorities as well as conflict settlements among the various religious
groups. Libya highly appreciated the ratification by Nigeria of ICESCR and a series of
international human rights instruments, including those related to torture.
49.
On torture, the delegation stated that the Constitution already prohibits it and that
Nigeria already signed the OP-CAT. The delegation said that freedom of expression is also
enshrined in the Constitution so that the Government supports the freedom of information
bill, which is now before the National Assembly, will be signed into law once adopted. On
the rule of law, the President of Nigeria and the Government will always follow the law in
that regard.
50.
On human rights violations, the delegation informed that whoever commits an
offence will benefit from due process, and will get the opportunity to be heard, to choose a
lawyer, and get the opportunity to express and defend himself or herself, as rule of law is a
policy of the government.
51.
Regarding the Seven Points Agenda, the delegation stressed that Nigeria will drive
human capital, that is to say that the government will focus and enact legislation that will
create opportunities for development of human capital. In that regard, multinational
companies operating in Nigeria should be conscious of their social and corporate
responsibilities.
52.
The Nigerian Government wants to guarantee that all Nigerians are properly fed to
ensure food security. Regarding security, the Government makes sure that the police
operate within the law in order to respect human rights.
53.
On extrajudicial killings, the delegation highlighted that the citizen rights
department was established within the Ministry of Justice. Therefore, anyone who is
detained more than 24 hours can report it through this internal mechanism. In addition, the
Constitution gives everyone the right to seek redress in court if he or she was detained more
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