A/HRC/11/37 349. The delegation stated that economic, social and cultural rights had been included in the Constitution and that successive Governments had taken initiatives aimed at their realization, such as the establishment and strengthening of pro-poor initiatives at the national, State and local levels. Nigeria had also strengthened its national poverty eradication programme aimed at creating jobs, with a particular focus on the rural areas. 350. In addition to a self-imposed moratorium on executions, Nigeria had established a national committee on the review of the death penalty, whose outcome would determine the Government’s decision on this issue, subject to due process of the amendment to the 1999 Constitution of Nigeria. 351. The delegation stated that the universal periodic review would, in the years to come, be a very effective mechanism for the enhancement of human rights. Nigeria considered its recent re-election in the Council as an indication of the premium that the international community had placed on Nigeria’s commitment. Nigeria was determined to honour all its commitments and asked for the support of the Council and OHCHR. Lastly, Nigeria paid tribute to the Council for electing a Nigerian President and for the support given to him, and ensured it would continue to cooperate and support the Council. 2. Views expressed by Member and observer States of the Council on the review outcome 352. Pakistan indicated that Nigeria’s commitment to promote and protect human rights was explicit both by the steps taken at home and the active role played by the delegation in Geneva. Pakistan commended Nigeria for its determination to institutionalize and enhance the enjoyment of human rights and fundamental freedoms. It took particular note of the recent ratification of the Optional Protocol to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities and of other planned activities under consideration of the Parliament, including the review of the status and role of the national human rights commission in accordance with the Paris Principles, the restructuring of the administration of justice and police and prison reforms. 353. Venezuela (Bolivarian Republic of) noted that Nigeria had given a clear demonstration of its commitment to the promotion and protection of human rights by openly cooperating during the universal periodic review. It welcomed its constructive approach to the review by providing answers to questions raised, including those asked by Venezuela on the extent of the latest education programmes and its short-term expectations. Venezuela highlighted Nigeria’s important and valuable efforts for the effective promotion and protection of human rights, and the Government’s commitment and political will to achieve the objectives set out in this field. 354. Qatar highly appreciated Nigeria’s responses to most of the review recommendations and the measures taken to translate them into tangible accomplishments on the ground. Nigeria had enhanced its efforts to disseminate a human rights culture and to combat human trafficking and corruption in order to achieve social and economic development. Qatar called on the competent United Nations institutions to provide Nigeria with the support it may need in its efforts to promote and protect human rights. 355. Belarus noted that, during the review, it had made a number of recommendations aimed at further promoting important categories of human rights. In this regard, Belarus had recommended that Nigeria continue its efforts to combat trafficking in persons, in particular women and children; take measures for the further development of primary and secondary education; and foster the strengthening of the national health system. Belarus noted with satisfaction that Nigeria had accepted these recommendations and indicated its willingness to implement them. Nigeria had expressed its resolve to implement a whole 112 GE.09-16766