A/HRC/40/7 99. Maldives commended Nigeria for incorporating international human rights instruments in its national legislation and encouraged it to improve economic standards. 100. Mali praised Nigeria for its efforts to implement the recommendations from the previous review, including programmes to train law enforcement officers on international human rights standards. 101. Mauritania highlighted the constructive engagement of Nigeria with human rights mechanisms and measures taken to implement previous recommendations. 102. Mauritius commended Nigeria for its legislative and institutional measures for the promotion of human rights and efforts made to eradicate poverty. 103. Mexico recognized the progress achieved by Nigeria, particularly the human rights training programmes for armed forces and security personnel. 104. Montenegro welcomed the efforts of Nigeria to eradicate child marriage and encouraged the Government to rehabilitate and reintegrate into society girls who had been abducted by Boko Haram. 105. Morocco valued the measures taken by Nigeria in the fight against terrorism and the adoption of its Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism. 106. Mozambique noted that Nigeria was finalizing its national action plan on business and human rights, and commended measures taken to improve human rights. 107. Namibia commended Nigeria for the significant achievements made, including its cooperation with international human rights mechanisms. 108. Nepal welcomed steps taken to implement the second National Action Plan for the Promotion and Protection of Human Rights and to abolish harmful practices, including female genital mutilation. 109. The Netherlands commended recent efforts by Nigeria to promote human rights. It expressed concern about human rights violations committed by security forces and their lack of accountability. 110. New Zealand encouraged Nigeria to investigate the military’s compliance with human rights and expressed concern over Boko Haram abuses and intercommunal violence. 111. The Niger encouraged Nigeria in its efforts to promote human rights in a context characterized by the repeated attacks of Boko Haram. 112. Norway expressed concern over the rights of women and children and called on Nigeria to include women in decision-making at all levels. 113. Oman noted the interest in promoting and protecting human rights through the Economic Recovery and Growth Plan 2017–2020. 114. Pakistan appreciated the efforts of Nigeria to improve the accessibility and accountability of the justice system and the development of an economic plan. 115. The Philippines commended Nigeria for enacting laws addressing violence against women and children and human trafficking and for its domestication of international treaties. 116. Portugal commended the role played by the National Human Rights Commission and the adoption of rules of engagement for the armed forces. 117. Qatar welcomed the adoption by Nigeria of several plans, including those on economic recovery and growth and the second national strategy on health. 118. The Republic of Korea expressed appreciation for the efforts of Nigeria to promote human rights, notably its efforts to eliminate violence against women. 119. The Republic of Moldova welcomed the adoption by Nigeria of a series of essential laws, including on torture, trafficking in persons and the administration of justice. 120. Romania congratulated Nigeria for its activity within the Human Rights Council and its commitments to upholding human rights. 8