Nigeria has been elected to the United Nations Human Rights Council for the 2027 to 2029 term, securing 172 votes out of 181 in a secret ballot conducted by the UN General Assembly on Tuesday. The Federal Government announced the development in a statement issued today in Abuja by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, Oluwafemi Adeniyi. According to the statement, Nigeria was elected alongside 14 other countries and will serve from January 1, 2027, to December 31, 2029. The government described the election as a demonstration of international confidence in Nigeria’s commitment to promoting and protecting human rights globally. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs also expressed appreciation to United Nations member states for supporting Nigeria’s candidature. Nigeria reaffirmed its commitment to dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect among member states, pledging to work with other council members to strengthen international efforts to protect human rights and fundamental freedoms.