Nigeria has nominated Dr. Taoheed Elias for election to the International Court of Justice.<\/p>\n
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, disclosed this in a statement on his X account on\u00a0Tuesday.<\/p>\n
He said the country\u2019s candidate for election to the ICJ is among the most respected figures in international law.<\/p>\n
\u201cOn behalf of the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I am honoured to announce the nomination of Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias as Nigeria\u2019s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice.<\/p>\n
\u201cDr. Elias stands among the most respected figures in the field of international law, with a distinguished record of legal scholarship, decades of service to the global community, and a dedication to the principles of justice, equity, and the rule of law.<\/p>\n
\u201cHis contributions embody the ideals upon which the ICJ was founded and the values enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
\u201cThis nomination reflects Nigeria\u2019s steadfast belief in a rules-based international order, one in which justice is impartial, peace is safeguarded, and all nations, regardless of size or power, have an equal voice in shaping a fairer and more secure future for humanity.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe Government of Nigeria calls on the international community to support Dr. Elias\u2019s candidature, confident that his election to the Court will strengthen the cause of global justice and advance the peaceful settlement of disputes among nations,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n