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Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027-2029 term after securing 172 votes in a ballot at the UN General Assembly, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday.
The UN Human Rights Council also confirmed the election in a post on X, saying the General Assembly had elected Nigeria to serve a three-year term beginning on January 1, 2027.
Nigeria was among 15 countries elected on Tuesday to serve three-year terms on the 47-member council, which promotes and protects human rights worldwide, the ministry said in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi.
The new terms will begin on January 1, 2027, and end on December 31, 2029.
The ministry described the result as a reflection of international confidence in Nigeria’s commitment to advancing human rights and improving conditions around the world.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria expresses its appreciation to UN Member States for their support for Nigeria’s candidature,” the statement said.
Nigeria also pledged to work with other council members to promote dialogue and strengthen international human rights protections.
“Nigeria reaffirms its commitment to sustaining dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect with Member States,” the ministry said, adding that it looked forward to working with council members to advance the body’s mandate.
The statement said Nigeria remained committed to “constructive multilateral engagement” and supporting initiatives that uphold “human dignity, justice and respect for fundamental freedoms”.
The Human Rights Council is responsible for addressing human rights violations and making recommendations on how to improve protections around the world.
