Taoheed Elias elected to UN International Law Commission
The Federal Government has congratulated Taoheed Elias on his election to the United Nations International Law Commission. The government praised the achievement as recognition of Nigeria’s role in international law and diplomacy. Taoheed Elias brings extensive experience from various international legal positions. His appointment follows a competitive election to fill a vacancy left by Kenya’s representative.
What we know
- Taoheed Elias was elected to the United Nations International Law Commission during its 77th session in Geneva.
- The vacancy arose after the resignation of Kenya’s representative, Professor Phoebe Okowa, with candidates from Ghana and Botswana also contesting.
- Taoheed Elias has previously served as Registrar of the International Residual Mechanism for Criminal Tribunals and held roles at the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons, World Bank Administrative Tribunal, and United Nations Compensation Commission.
- The International Law Commission is tasked with the development and codification of international law, handling issues like state responsibility, immunity, and dispute settlement.
- The Federal Government expressed confidence in Taoheed Elias’s ability to advance the commission’s work and promote international cooperation.
