By Chris Udochukwu
ABUJA (PRECISE POST) – The Federal Government of Nigeria has formally 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 aligned with the nation’s development objectives. BRICS, a collective of major emerging economies, offers a unique platform for Nigeria to enhance trade, investment, and socio-economic cooperation with its member states.
The Acting Spokesperson, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abuja, Kimiebi Imomotimi Ebienfa disclosed this in a statement released on official X account of Ministry of Information and National Orientation on Monday (today).
According to the statement, through this partnership, Nigeria aims to pursue shared goals in trade and investment, energy security, infrastructure development, technology, and climate action. This collaboration aligns with Nigeria’s 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.
Nigeria looks forward to engaging constructively with BRICS members to drive innovation and foster people-to-people exchanges, in line with our national interests and strategic priorities.
Precise Post recalls that BRICS is an acronym that refers to a group of five major emerging economies: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. These countries are known for their significant influence on regional and global affairs, as well as their large, fast-growing economies. BRICS was originally known as “BRIC” before South Africa joined in 2010. The group aims to promote economic growth, development, and cooperation among its members.