At BRICS Summit, Nigeria Says No Nation Can Progress in Isolation from Global Community
Deji Elumoye in Abuja Nigeria yesterday reaffirmed its commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system, saying no country can prosper in isolation from the global
Nigeria's Vice President, Kashim Shettima, emphasized at the BRICS Leaders’ Summit in New Delhi, India that no country can prosper in isolation from the global community. He reaffirmed Nigeria's commitment to the World Trade Organisation (WTO) and the multilateral trading system, vowing to support its strengthening. Shettima, speaking to WTO Director-General Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, highlighted the importance of global cooperation over isolation, stating, "We are essentially one human family and interconnected.
You cannot divorce yourself from the global community." He further argued for migration as a key driver of development, innovation, and economic growth, citing Nigerians in the diaspora who have excelled in education, enterprise, and professional achievements. Okonjo-Iweala, the first woman and first African to head the WTO, was praised for her leadership and urged to continue contributing to global development.
The Vice President will also present Nigeria's foreign investment opportunities to BRICS leaders, promoting a more inclusive international order and aligning with President Bola Tinubu's Renewed Hope Agenda, which aims to create sustainable opportunities for Nigerians through reforms, infrastructure expansion, and private-sector-led growth.
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