The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially joined BRICS as a partner country, marking a significant step toward strengthening international collaboration and advancing its economic priorities.
This development was announced on Saturday in a statement by Kimiebi Ebienfa, acting spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
“The Federal Government of Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country. This decision underscores Nigeria’s commitment to fostering international collaboration, leveraging economic opportunities, and advancing strategic partnerships that align with its development objectives,” the statement read.
BRICS, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, represents a collective of major emerging economies. Nigeria’s inclusion as a partner offers opportunities to deepen trade, investment, and socio-economic ties with member nations.
“Nigeria is poised to leverage this platform to advance shared goals in trade and investment, energy security, infrastructure development, technology, and climate change,” the statement added. “This partnership aligns with Nigeria’s national aspirations for inclusive growth, regional integration, and active participation in shaping a fair and equitable global economic order, consistent with our ethos of strategic autonomy.”
The ministry further highlighted that Nigeria aims to engage constructively with BRICS members to drive innovation and foster people-to-people exchanges while pursuing national interests and strategic priorities.
As Nigeria joins BRICS, expectations are high for enhanced cooperation in critical areas that support the nation’s long-term growth and global influence.
