By Tony Obiechina, Abuja
The Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa has reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to international humanitarian law and strict adherence to globally accepted human rights standards across all military operations.
The Minister gave the assurance at the Ship House, Abuja, during a diplomatic working visit by the United Nations Assistant Secretary-General and Victims’ Rights Advocate, Ms. Najla Nassif Palma, and her delegation.
Briefing the visiting UN team on the comprehensive frameworks implemented by the Federal Government to address historical challenges from past foreign peacekeeping operations, General Musa assured the delegation of a transparent, seamless communication channel.
“This mechanism is designated to expeditiously resolve long-standing paternity claims arising from legacy missions in Liberia, bringing a definitive closure to the decades-old issue” .
In her remarks, Ms. Najla Nassif Palma outlined 42 legacy cases currently under review and sought the collaborative support of the Nigerian government in securing justice and closure for the victims, noting that some affected individuals have expressed a desire to acquire Nigerian citizenship.
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In a statement by the minister’s Media aide, Leah Katung-Babantunde, the strategic engagement, both the Minister and the UN Assistant Secretary-General agreed to institutionalise a robust partnership. This collaboration will feature specialised training, joint workshops, and advanced capacity-building initiatives designed to further embed human rights protection into the operational doctrine of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.
