Federal Government congratulates Taoheed Elias on election to UN International Law Commission
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The Federal Government has congratulated Nigerian international legal expert, Taoheed Elias, on his election to the United Nations International Law Commission during its 77th session in Geneva. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, stated that this election recognizes Nigeria's contributions to international law and multilateral diplomacy. Elias secured the position in a competitive election, filling a vacancy left by Kenya's representative, Professor Phoebe Okowa, and competing against candidates from Ghana and Botswana. Elias brings extensive experience to the commission, having previously served as Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals with the rank of United Nations Assistant Secretary-General. His past roles also include Legal Adviser and Director at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, Executive Secretary of the World Bank Administrative Tribunal, and Legal Adviser at the United Nations Compensation Commission. The International Law Commission, established in 1947, is tasked with the progressive development and codification of international law, covering areas such as state responsibility, international agreements, immunity, dispute settlement, and piracy. The Federal Government expressed confidence that Elias will use his expertise to advance the commission's work and foster international cooperation and peaceful coexistence.
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