A/HRC/25/6 50. Costa Rica noted Nigeria’s accession to human rights instruments, and the economic policy defined in Nigeria Vision 20:2020. It encouraged a de facto moratorium on the death penalty, as well as its possible abolition. It made recommendations. 51. Côte d’Ivoire commended the constitutional review process to ensure the independence of national institutions. It noted Nigeria’s determination to promote good governance, and its ratification of several human rights instruments. It made recommendations. 52. Cuba noted Nigeria’s measures to guarantee the right to a sustainable environment. It commended efforts to guarantee gender equality and to protect children from violence. It made recommendations. 53. The Czech Republic welcomed ratification of OP-CAT, but expressed concern over reports on the use of torture. It acknowledged serious security challenges facing Nigeria, and made recommendations. 54. The Democratic Republic of the Congo highlighted constitutional amendments to strengthen the democratic process, judicial reforms, and economic projects in several sectors. It commended sustainable development initiatives, and made recommendations. 55. Djibouti commended Nigeria’s active participation in the Human Rights Council, and welcomed its efforts to improve the socioeconomic situation through the Nigeria Vision 20:2020 programme for peace, stability and well-being. It made recommendations. 56. Ecuador highlighted the strengthening of the NHRC, and Nigeria’s accession to the Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities (CRPD) and other vital human rights instruments. It made recommendations. 57. Egypt commended Nigeria’s firmly established culture of respect for human rights, demonstrated by the strengthening of the NHRC, and by the amendments to the 1999 Constitution. It made recommendations. 58. Estonia encouraged further promotion of the rights of freedom of expression, assembly and association. It expressed concern about the lifting of the moratorium on the death penalty. It made recommendations. 59. Ethiopia noted Nigeria’s determination to strengthen the democratic system. It commended the improved access to housing, the judicial reforms and the fight against terrorism. It made a recommendation. 60. Finland acknowledged and encouraged Nigeria’s efforts to combat trafficking in human beings. It invited Nigeria to address the needs and rights of children; this included addressing the stigmatization of children as witches. It made recommendations. 61. France commended the efforts made by Nigeria since the first UPR, and made recommendations. 62. Gabon encouraged Nigeria to continue its measures to discourage acts of violence, and called for support from the Council and the international community. It made a recommendation. 63. Germany remained concerned about reports of torture, extrajudicial killings and other human rights violations by the armed forces. It made recommendations. 64. Ghana acknowledged the need to address security and terrorism issues, and supported Nigeria’s request for technical assistance. It commended progress in deepening a culture of human rights. It made recommendations. 65. The Holy See acknowledged the efforts to combat violence against Christians and other minority groups. It made recommendations. 8