Nigeria Elected to UN Women’s Rights Committee with 123 Votes

Nigeria has successfully secured a seat on the UN Women’s Rights Committee, receiving 123 votes during the election held at the United Nations Headquarters in Victoria Place. This election is a significant diplomatic milestone for Nigeria, as it positions the country among 12 nations responsible for monitoring the implementation of the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women (CEDAW), a key international human rights treaty promoting women's rights and gender equality.

Nigeria's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Jimoh Ibrahim, described this development as a notable achievement. He congratulated the First Lady of Nigeria, Senator Oluremi Tinubu, and emphasized that Nigerian women deserve international recognition.

The election results also highlighted the success of other countries, with Sri Lanka receiving the highest number of votes at 144, followed by Egypt with 141 votes and Uganda with 140 votes. Nigeria's election reflects the international community's confidence in Nigeria's commitment to advancing women's rights and welfare.