A/HRC/25/6 80. Lebanon noted that Nigeria had acceded to a number of international human rights instruments. It made recommendations. 81. Lesotho noted Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen its institutional framework, which included empowering the courts to apply the human rights provisions of the Constitution and of the African Charter on Human and Peoples’ Rights. It made recommendations. 82. Libya noted that Nigeria was attempting to implement the recommendations from the first UPR cycle, especially with respect to persons with disabilities, enforced disappearances, and OP-CAT. 83. Malaysia noted that Nigeria Vision 20:2020 aimed to eradicate poverty, to improve access to health care, drinking water, sanitation and affordable housing, to build human capacity for sustainable living, to promote gender equality and to empower women. It made recommendations. 84. Maldives noted the Government’s efforts to strengthen and protect children’s rights and to promote female entrepreneurship. It made recommendations. 85. Mauritania valued the measures that Nigeria had adopted to combat all forms of violence against women and children, in line with its international commitments, including, in particular, implementing the provisions of the Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment (CAT). 86. Mexico appreciated the efforts made by Nigeria, especially the exchanging of best practices on dealing with citizens’ complaints through the NHRC. It urged Nigeria to take further action to abolish the death penalty. It made recommendations. 87. Montenegro asked whether the de facto moratorium on the death penalty would be reinstated. It appreciated the appointment of a special rapporteur on children’s rights within the NHRC, and asked what measures would be taken to promote and protect children’s rights and prohibit early marriages. It made recommendations. 88. Morocco asked what measures would be taken to improve judicial administration. It congratulated Nigeria on its Vision 20:2020 blueprint, and asked what measures were envisaged to integrate human rights into the post-2015 development agenda. 89. Mozambique commended Nigeria on acceding to various human rights instruments, on strengthening its human rights institutions, and on its commitment to ensuring respect for human rights for all. It encouraged Nigeria to pursue implementation of Vision 20:2020. 90. The Netherlands complimented Nigeria on its prohibition of violence against, and trafficking of, women and girls, and the practice of FGM, and on its engagement with traditional and religious leaders on the latter issue. Nevertheless, it observed that FGM remained widespread. It made recommendations. 91. Nicaragua highlighted Nigeria’s accession to new international human rights instruments and the resulting legislative and institutional reforms. It encouraged the Government to work towards guiding the country along the path of peace, reconciliation and fraternal dialogue. It made a recommendation. 92. The Niger commended Nigeria on strengthening its legal and institutional framework and ratifying several conventions. It observed that Nigeria Vision 20:2020 represented a framework for promoting fundamental rights. It made recommendations. 93. Norway noted that, while impressive, Nigeria’s economic growth had not contributed to poverty reduction. It regretted the prevalence of terrorism and acts of cruelty, widespread impunity, and recent executions. Norway made recommendations. 10