Implementation

We take note of and fully support the recommendations contained in the Secretary-General’s report (S/2017/249) under consideration. We are convinced that the United Nations remains the central platform for raising awareness for the plight of women and girls in conflicts, including the peace and security agenda of the United Nations. We also acknowledge the progress made so far by the various United Nations mechanisms in addressing conflict-related sexual violence. Nigeria stands ready to continue to work with the United Nations and international partners in that important endeavour.

Nigeria has carefully and favourably considered joining the existing 108 countries that have signed on to the Paris Principles and Guidelines on Children Associated with Armed Forces and Armed Groups and the Paris Commitments to protect children from unlawful recruitment or use by armed forces or armed groups. Following Nigeria’s active participation at this year’s international ministerial conference in Paris in February, it is our conviction that this step will help to strengthen Nigeria’s commitment to global frameworks by further preventing the recruitment and use of girl children as child or female bombers by Boko Haram.