A/HRC/25/6 122. Uganda noted the rights-based, pro-poor and gender-sensitive approach to economic management in Nigeria Vision 20:2020. In addition, it noted the amendment to the National Human Rights Commission Act, and Nigeria’s accession to several international human rights instruments. It made a recommendation. 123. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland expressed concern about allegations of torture and extrajudicial killings by elements of the Nigerian security forces, and called for investigations into the reports of human rights abuses by those forces. It made recommendations. 124. The United Republic of Tanzania noted the positive results achieved in Nigeria’s school enrolment programme. It encouraged Nigeria to strengthen educational support for vulnerable children, and to intensify its search for lasting peace in the north-eastern regions of the country. 125. The United States of America condemned the attacks by insurgents and was concerned about reports of human rights violations by security forces. Nigeria’s statement that lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) persons were not visible in Nigeria was disappointing. It made recommendations. 126. Uruguay highlighted Nigeria’s alignment of domestic law with international human rights standards, which had been achieved through the ratification of seven core international human rights treaties and strengthening of the NHRC. It made recommendations. 127. Uzbekistan noted that Nigeria had acceded to international instruments for protection of the rights of children and persons with disabilities, and for protection against torture, genocide and enforced disappearance. It viewed positively Nigeria’s judicial, electoral, and gender equality-based reforms. It made recommendations. 128. The Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela acknowledged Nigeria’s efforts to accede to core international human rights instruments, and the amendment to the law, which had enabled the NHRC to regain its ‘A’ status. It made recommendations. 129. Sri Lanka welcomed Nigeria’s accession to the International Convention on the Protection of the Rights of All Migrant Workers and Members of Their Families, and to OP-CRC-SC and OP-CRC-AC. In addition, it welcomed the efforts to address security challenges, as well as the efforts to provide human rights education to the police and the military. It made recommendations. 130. Regarding the death penalty, the delegation reiterated that the moratorium was the most important issue, but that in a federal system, State governments had a measure of autonomy. However, efforts would continue to be made to amend the Constitution. 131. The delegation stated that the Government had an effective policy to improve universal access to health care. Regarding the environment, measures had been taken within the judicial reform system to ensure sustainable environment. 132. Regarding invitations to mandate holders, the delegation stated that Nigeria offered an invitation at any time. With regard to the security situation, the delegation referred to the state of emergency in three states and said that military personnel exceeding the rules of engagement would be held accountable. The delegation explained that efforts were being made to protect the rights of those detained, and that directives had been given to provide access for the Red Cross. Regarding child labour, the delegation specified that Nigeria prohibited the use of child labour. On harmful cultural practices, the delegation said that some states had passed laws prohibiting those practices. 133. Regarding human rights violations by security forces, the delegation stated that the police force had received training on human rights. 13