Nigeria’s Acceptance In BRICS Is Significant Milestone – Presidency

The Presidency has said the official acceptance of Nigeria as a partner nation with the BRICS economic bloc was a significant milestone achieved by President Bola Tinubu’s administration.

The Senior Special Assistant to President Tinubu on New Media, O’tega Ogra, said the acceptance was a great step for Nigeria in the government’s effort to strengthen South-South cooperation and reform global governance.

Naija News reported that the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Maitama Yusuf Tuggar, announced Nigeria’s acceptance in a statement on Saturday.

Ogra, on Sunday, added that the country’s acceptance reflected the nation’s growing influence on the global stage.

“In a significant diplomatic milestone, Nigeria has been officially accepted as a partner country in the BRICS bloc, as announced by Brazil, the bloc’s 2025 president. This marks a major step in Nigeria’s efforts to strengthen South-South cooperation and reform global governance.

“With the largest population and one of the largest economies in Africa, Nigeria’s inclusion reflects its growing influence on the global stage. The Brazilian Foreign Ministry highlighted Nigeria’s shared priorities with other BRICS members, affirming its alignment with the bloc’s goals.

“The Partner Country status provides for permanent participation in special sessions of BRICS summits and foreign ministers’ meetings, as well as other high-level events. Partners can also contribute to the group’s outcome documents

“This development cements Nigeria’s role in advancing collaboration within the Global South and reshaping international frameworks to reflect emerging economies,” he stated.