FG noted that Elias distinguished himself in legal scholarship and boasts of decades in service to the global community.
By Kehinde Okeowo
Nigeria’s Federal government on Tuesday announced that it has nominated Dr. Olufemi Elias for election into the United Nations’ principal judicial organ, the International Court of Justice (ICJ), otherwise known as the “World Court”.
This was disclosed in a statement shared on X by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar.
According to him, the country’s candidate for election to the World Court is among the most respected figures in international law.
FG added that Elias has distinguished himself in legal scholarship and boasts of decades in service to the global community.
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“On behalf of the Government of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I am honoured to announce the nomination of Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias as Nigeria’s candidate for election to the International Court of Justice.
“Dr. 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.
“His contributions embody the ideals upon which the ICJ was founded and the values enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations.
“This nomination reflects Nigeria’s 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.
“The Government of Nigeria calls on the international community to support Dr. Elias’s candidature, confident that his election to the Court will strengthen the cause of global justice and advance the peaceful settlement of disputes among nations,” Tuggar said.
