President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has emphasized Nigeria’s alignment with the discussions at the ongoing 17th BRICS Conference in Rio, Brazil, highlighting the critical need for global financial restructuring and a reevaluation of the current world order.
In a statement delivered from the summit, President Tinubu articulated his vision for the BRICS bloc. “BRICS must not only be a bloc for emerging economies but also a beacon for emerging solutions rooted in solidarity, self-reliance, sustainability, and shared prosperity,” he stated.
The Nigerian leader underscored the imperative to address the specific needs of the youth, noting that they constitute a significant 70% of Nigeria’s population. “We must be the architects of a future that addresses the specific needs and concerns of youths,” he added.
President Tinubu also seized the opportunity to affirm Nigeria’s active role on the global stage. “I also took the opportunity to remind fellow leaders that Nigeria is not a passive participant in global affairs,” he declared, detailing the nation’s “bold, homegrown steps to accelerate renewable energy, mainstream climate action, strengthen urban resilience, and expand healthcare access.”
Concluding his remarks with a forward-looking assertion, President Tinubu affirmed, “The world is changing. Nigeria will not be left behind. We will help lead the way.”
