President Bola Tinubu has called for urgent reforms to global systems, urging greater inclusion and fairness for Africa and other emerging economies.
Speaking at the 17th BRICS Summit in Rio de Janeiro, he advocated for fairer global financial and healthcare structures.
This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga on Monday according to 9news Nigeria
President Tinubu, invited by Brazilian President Lula da Silva, voiced Nigeria’s support for BRICS’ push toward inclusive, just, and collective global development
Nigeria became a BRICS partner country in January 2025, joining Belarus, Bolivia, Cuba, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan.
Tinubu stressed the need for a new global order built on fairness, technology transfer, and affordable financing to empower developing nations to thrive.
“The African continent is creating the path through the African Carbon Market Initiative and the Great Green Wall.”
”We believe that COP-30 will strengthen our resolve to adopt a strategic approach to achieving a healthy global environment.”
”Nigeria strongly believes in South-South cooperation. We can, therefore, not be passive participants in global decision-making on financial restructuring, debt forgiveness, climate change, environmental issues, and healthcare.”
”We must be the architects of a future that addresses the specific needs and concerns of youths, who represent 70 per cent of our population in Nigeria.”
”Therefore, Nigeria remains guided by our long-term vision, 2050, and nationally determined contribution.”
The President affirmed Nigeria’s efforts to accelerate climate action and build environmental resilience through stakeholder engagement and policy reform.
