A/HRC/11/L.10 page 86 resources and political appointments among the six geopolitical zones. The delegation stated that Nigeria was proud of its great ethnic, religious and cultural diversity. All Nigerian languages were spoken in Government-owned broadcast stations, and private and public initiatives promoted cultural and linguistic rights without any constraints. 348. Nigeria also continuously addressed the specific challenges of certain areas of the country with greater determination, such as in the Delta Region, with several actions such as the establishment of the Ministry for Niger Delta in 2009. Recently, Nigeria had offered amnesty to all involved in agitational activities in the Niger Delta in the logic of peace and in furtherance of dialogue. 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.