By Tochukwu Bliss, Abuja
The Federal Government said it has accepted an invitation to become a partner country of BRICS, an intergovernmental organization, focuses on improving the global economic situation and reforming financial institutions.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in a statement released in Abuja by its Acting spokesperson, Kimiebi Ebienfa, on Saturday, said the partnership will help align Nigeria’s aspirations for inclusive growth and regional integration, in line with the best practices of strategic autonomy.
Nigeria’s formal acceptance, it said, underscores its commitment to fostering international collaboration, leveraging economic opportunities, and advancing strategic partnerships that align with its development objectives.
The statement reads further: “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.”
Additionally, the statement said the partnership aligns with Nigeria’s national aspirations for inclusive growth, regional integration.
It further expressed the hope for an active participation in shaping a fair and equitable global economic order, consistent with its ethos of strategic autonomy, and to constructively engage with BRICS members to drive innovation and foster people-to-people exchanges in line with national priorities.
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.
