Brazil has formally announced Nigeria’s admission as a partner country in the BRICS alliance.
The Brazilian foreign ministry communicated the development
in a statement on Friday.
“The Brazilian government welcomes the Nigerian government’s
decision,” the statement said.
Originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and
South Africa, the alliance began to expand after more countries began seeking
to join the group of leading emerging economies.
The alliance’s partner-country category was created at the
16th BRICS Summit in Kazan in October 2024.
During the summit, reports indicated that Nigeria had joined
as a partner country.
Eche Abu-Obe, then-spokepserson of the ministry of foreign
affairs, had also touted Nigeria’s acceptance into the league.
Brazil’s announcement makes Nigeria BRICS’ ninth partner
country, joining Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand,
Uganda, and Uzbekistan.
“With the world’s sixth-largest population—and Africa’s
largest—as well as being one of the continent’s major economies, Nigeria shares
convergent interests with other members of BRICS,” the Brazilian foreign
ministry added.
“It plays an active role in strengthening South-South
cooperation and in reforming global governance—issues that are top priorities
during Brazil’s current presidency.”
Nigeria has continued to push for full membership in the
alliance.
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