Brazil Announces Nigeria’s Admission As BRICS Partner Country

Nigeria has officially become a partner country in the BRICS alliance, a group of leading emerging economies, following a formal announcement by Brazil.
This development was communicated through a statement on Friday, by the Brazilian foreign ministry, welcoming Nigeria’s decision to join the alliance
ission as a partner country in the BRICS alliance.
“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.
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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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