Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027–2029 term after securing 172 votes in a General Assembly election held on Tuesday.
The Federal Government announced the result on Wednesday in a statement signed by Oluwafemi Adeniyi, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Nigeria was chosen alongside 14 other countries to serve a three-year term that runs from 1 January 2027 to 31 December 2029.
The 47-member council is charged with promoting and protecting human rights worldwide and fostering international cooperation on related issues. Nigeria obtained 172 of the 181 votes cast.
In its statement, the government thanked UN member states for supporting its candidacy and restated its commitment to dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect in advancing the council’s work. It said Nigeria looked forward to collaborating with other members to strengthen global efforts on human rights and remained dedicated to constructive multilateral engagement that upholds human dignity, justice and fundamental freedoms.
Nigeria is due to take up its seat in January 2027.
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