Nigeria Wins UN Human Rights Council Seat with 172 Votes

Nigeria Wins UN Human Rights Council Seat with 172 Votes

The Federal Government has announced Nigeria’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council after securing 172 votes out of 181 during the election held by the UN General Assembly on October 13, 2026.

The election result was disclosed in a statement by the spokesperson of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oluwafemi Adeniyi.

According to the statement, Nigeria was elected alongside 14 other countries to serve a three-year term on the 47-member Council, beginning January 1, 2027, and ending December 31, 2029.

The UN Human Rights Council is responsible for promoting and protecting human rights around the world.

The Federal Government said Nigeria’s election reflected international confidence in the country’s commitment to advancing human rights and improving human rights conditions globally.

It expressed appreciation to UN Member States for their support, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to dialogue, cooperation and mutual respect among member countries.

The government also pledged that Nigeria would work closely with other Council members to strengthen international efforts aimed at promoting and protecting human rights worldwide.

Nigeria Wins UN Human Rights Council Seat with 172 Votes