Abuja, Jan, 19, 2025 – Nigeria has accepted the BRICS invitation to join the group as a partner country.
The BRICS is a group of 10 countries promoting peace, security, development and cooperation globally.
It also aims at promoting the development of humanity and establishing a more equitable and fairer world.
The member counties are Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Indonesia, Iran and the United Arab Emirates.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Nigeria’s acceptance of the offer in a statement Saturday.
Kimiebi Ebienfa, the Acting Spokesman for the ministry, said in the statement that the partnership would help to align Nigeria’s aspirations for inclusive growth and regional integration, in line with the best practices of strategic autonomy.
The statement said the formal acceptance highlighted Nigeria’s commitment to fostering international collaboration, leveraging economic opportunities, and advancing strategic partnerships that aligned with the nation’s development objectives.
It also said the partnership aligned with Nigeria’s national aspirations for inclusive growth, regional integration, and active participation in shaping a fair and equitable global economic order, consistent with the country’s ethos of strategic autonomy.
The statement reads in parts: “The Federal Government of Nigeria has accepted the invitation to join BRICS as a partner country.”
“BRICS, as a collective of major emerging economies, presents a unique platform for Nigeria to enhance trade, investment, and socio-economic cooperation with member countries.”
“Nigeria aims to use this partnership to advance shared goals in areas such as trade and investment, energy security, infrastructure development, technology, and climate change.” (GBN)
