By Umar Farouk Bala
Nigeria has reaffirmed its dedication to multilateralism and inclusive international governance, pledging help for key BRICS priorities in peace and safety, synthetic intelligence governance, and well being cooperation.
Talking on the BRICS International Ministers Assembly in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, Minister of International Affairs, emphasised the nation’s readiness to companion with BRICS in reshaping the worldwide system to replicate up to date realities.
In his remarks on the theme, “The Function of the International South in Reinforcing Multilateralism,” Tuggar expressed appreciation to Brazil for internet hosting the assembly and to BRICS for recognizing Nigeria as a Associate Nation—an acknowledgment of Nigeria’s strategic relevance and the bloc’s dedication to inclusivity.
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“In a world dealing with complicated challenges from local weather change and technological disruption to international financial instability, Nigeria stands with BRICS in calling for reforms that replicate in the present day’s realities and empower the International South,” Tuggar mentioned.
He famous that initiatives such because the New Growth Financial institution and ongoing discussions round a BRICS frequent fee system are indicative of a shifting international order pushed by collaboration and fairness.
Aligning with the six key priorities of Brazil’s 2025 BRICS Chairmanship, Amb. Tuggar highlighted Nigeria’s strengths—its youthful inhabitants, vibrant tech sector, and strategic location—as very important property in advancing BRICS targets, significantly in fostering intra-African commerce underneath the African Continental Free Commerce Space (AfCFTA).
“Nigeria isn’t merely a recipient of worldwide choices, however a key participant in shaping sustainable and inclusive options for the long run,” he mentioned.
Calling for pressing reforms in international governance structure, Tuggar reiterated Nigeria’s long-standing place on the necessity to restructure the United Nations Safety Council to higher signify creating nations.
“Nigeria is able to assist form a brand new period of worldwide cooperation—one grounded in fairness, solidarity, and mutual respect,” he added.
