"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 candidacy, confident that his election to the Court will strengthen the cause of global justice and advance the peaceful settlement of disputes among nations."
- Maitama Tuggar, Minister for Foreign Affairs Abuja, 12 Aug 2025.
Dr. Taoheed Olufemi Elias, son of ICJ President Taslim Olawale Elias, earned a BA in Jurisprudence (Oxford), LLM (Cambridge), PhD (London), and was called to the Nigerian Bar in 1988.
With 30+ years in international law, he served as UN Assistant Secretary-General & Registrar of IRMCT (until 2020), Legal Adviser at OPCW, Executive Secretary of World Bank Admin Tribunal, and judge ad hoc at ICJ (2024–present). He is President of OPEC Fund Admin Tribunal, Chairman of Islamic Dev Bank Tribunal, Visiting Professor at Queen Mary University, member of Institut de Droit International, and author of numerous publications.
Nigeria nominated him for ICJ election, highlighting his expertise in global justice.
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