Federal Government has briefed the United Nations of comprehensive frameworks being implemented to address historical challenges from past foreign peacekeeping operations in Liberia through a transparent and seamless communication channel.

The Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa, disclosed this when he received the UN’s Assistant Secretary-General and Victims’ Rights Advocate, Ms Najla Nassif Palma, and her delegation, when they paid a diplomatic working visit to the minister in Abuja.

According to Musa, the mechanism is designed to expeditiously resolve the long-standing paternity claims arising from legacy missions in Liberia, bringing a definitive closure to the decades-old issue.

The minister, in a statement by his Special Assistant, Media, Leah Katung-Babatunde, reaffirmed Nigeria’s unwavering commitment to international humanitarian law and strict adherence to globally accepted human rights standards across all military operations.

Earlier, Nassif Palma outlined 42 legacy cases currently under review and sought the collaborative support of the Nigerian government in securing justice and closure for the victims, noting that some affected individuals have expressed a desire to acquire Nigerian citizenship.

During the strategic engagement, the minister and the UN Assistant Secretary-General agreed to institutionalise a robust partnership, which will feature specialised training, joint workshops, and advanced capacity-building initiatives designed to further embed human rights protection into the operational doctrine of the Armed Forces of Nigeria.