FG to BRICS: It’s High Time Rules of Global Governance, Finance Were Rewritten
*Positions Nigeria as a gateway to Africa’s expanding market under AfCFTA *Seeks deeper BRICS cooperation in AI, digital public infrastructure, fintech, telecommunications, cybersecurity, biotechnology, others Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu, representing Nigeria at the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, emphasized the need for a reformed global governance framework and international financial institutions. Speaking on his behalf by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Tinubu advocated for a more inclusive and equitable global system, mirroring Nigeria's support for institutions that reflect current economic and demographic realities.
He urged BRICS to extend its transformative efforts to the international domain, calling for dialogue transforming into actionable outcomes.
Nigeria positioned itself as a gateway to Africa's burgeoning market under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), inviting foreign investors to capitalize on its opportunities. Tinubu highlighted Nigeria's commitment to economic resilience through macroeconomic stability, diversified production, productivity, infrastructure, human capital, investment attraction, private-sector-led growth, and climate resilience.
The administration welcomed BRICS collaboration in trade, agriculture, energy, infrastructure, manufacturing, healthcare, critical minerals, and technology transfer.
Recognizing Nigeria's young and dynamic population as a significant asset, Tinubu underscored the importance of nurturing creativity, enterprise, and innovation. He outlined investments in digital skills, entrepreneurship, research, artificial intelligence, and technology-driven businesses through initiatives like 3MTT, Project BRIDGE, and national AI programs.
Tinubu stressed Nigeria's commitment to partnerships in infrastructure, connectivity, energy, agriculture, healthcare, education, and industrialization, supported by development finance.
Emphasizing sustainability, Tinubu reaffirmed Nigeria's backing for affordable climate finance, technology transfer, and capacity-building for Africa, with a focus on renewable energy, gas, clean technologies, climate-smart agriculture, sustainable infrastructure, and responsible critical-mineral development. He expressed readiness to contribute to a resilient, innovative, cooperative, and sustainable BRICS partnership that advances shared prosperity and ensures future generations' prosperity.
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