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Commonwealth values enshrined in Peace Accord, Secretary-General tells Nigeria's Presidential Candidates

The Commonwealth Secretary-General has praised Nigeria's "steadfast commitment to the promotion of peace" in the run-up to Saturday's presidential election.

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The Rt Hon Patricia Scotland QC is the sixth Commonwealth Secretary-General. She is the second Secretary-General from the Caribbean and the first woman to hold the post.

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