A/HRC/40/7 77. Guyana commended Nigeria for establishing an interministerial national committee on the universal periodic review. 78. The Holy See made recommendations. 79. Honduras recognized the commitment of Nigeria to cooperating with the universal periodic review and other United Nations human rights mechanisms. 80. Hungary commended the systematic review of national laws and regulations in order to implement the recommendations from the previous review. 81. Iceland appreciated the difficulties Nigeria was facing on account of Boko Haram. It reminded Nigeria of its obligations under international law. 82. India appreciated the socioeconomic reform in Nigeria and welcomed measures aimed at improving conditions for women. 83. Indonesia commended the increase in the budget of the National Human Rights Commission and the finalization of the national action plan on business and human rights. 84. The Islamic Republic of Iran commended the progress made in the promotion and protection of women’s and children’s rights. 85. Iraq made recommendations. 86. Ireland welcomed the Violence against Persons (Prohibition) Act. It was concerned by legislation restricting freedom of association and assembly. 87. Italy commended progress made to combat violence against women and human trafficking. 88. Japan appreciated initiatives to eradicate violence against children and encouraged the early adoption of the Gender and Equality Opportunities Bill. 89. Jordan commended Nigeria for its work on implementing the accepted recommendations from the second universal periodic review. 90. Kenya commended Nigeria for its significant developments and achievements resulting from its voluntary commitments to human rights. 91. Kuwait noted that Nigeria was keen to enhance equality between women and men, fight corruption and reform justice. 92. Lebanon noted the adoption of a national plan to fight violent extremism and terrorism and judicial system reforms. 93. Lesotho applauded Nigeria for its cooperation with the United Nations human rights mechanisms. 94. Libya commended Nigeria for measures taken to fight discrimination and violence against women, and efforts to ensure accountability of law enforcement. 95. Liechtenstein welcomed efforts to provide legal aid services to women and girls. It was concerned about the continued existence of the death penalty. 96. Madagascar welcomed the adoption of the Violence against Persons (Prohibition) Act in 2015. 97. In response to comments and questions, the delegation of Nigeria outlined the measures in place to combat corruption, which included the establishment of a national anti-corruption strategy, the introduction of the Proceeds of Crime Bill, 2017, which was before the National Assembly, and a whistle-blower policy. A programme had been introduced to enable children who had been sent away from school by Boko Haram to return to school and to ensure their protection in school, particularly in the north-east of the country. Child marriage was a criminal offence and efforts had been made to discourage it. A 35 per cent quota had been set for women’s participation in the parliament. 98. Malaysia commended Nigeria for the development of a multi-stakeholder and inclusive approach through the National Policy Framework and Action Plan on Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism. 7