Nigeria and UN Enhance Partnership on Human Rights

Nigeria is strengthening its partnership with the United Nations on human rights and victims' rights advocacy. During a diplomatic visit to Abuja, General Christoph Gwabin Musa (rtd), the Honourable Minister of Defence, reaffirmed Nigeria's unwavering commitment to international humanitarian law and adherence to global human rights standards across military operations.

He assured the UN delegation, led by Ms. Najla Nassif Palma, of transparent communication channels designed to expedite the resolution of longstanding claims arising from past foreign peacekeeping operations. General Musa addressed the need for closure on historical issues, particularly regarding the 42 legacy cases currently under review, which seek collaboration and support from the Nigerian government for justice and closure for victims.

The discussions concluded with an agreement to institutionalize a robust partnership, which will include specialized training and joint workshops to advance capacity-building initiatives aimed at enhancing human rights protections within the operations of the Nigerian Armed Forces.