Reform Global Institutions To Reflect Today’s Economic Realities, Nigeria Tells BRICS
- On Sunday at the 2026 BRICS Summit, Nigerian Vice President Kashim Shettima advocated for a more representative global governance architecture, calling for reforms to the United Nations Security Council and international financial systems.
- Vice President Shettima urged leaders to view Nigeria "as a gateway to Africa," highlighting the nation's potential for trade, investment, and technology transfer through initiatives like Project BRIDGE.
- Seeking an "open, secure, and inclusive digital ecosystem," Shettima maintained partnerships must create jobs and transfer technology, arguing a nation owning no technology risks renting its future.
- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi emphasized that BRICS' strength lies in diverse cooperation, noting that initiatives like the BRICS MSME Cooperation Portal promote skills and knowledge-sharing among members.
- Modi noted that confidence in the bloc among Global South nations has grown as their voices are heard and experiences respected, while stressing sustainability must remain central to BRICS cooperation.
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BRICS Summit: Nigeria urges reform of UN, global financial institutions
Mr Shettima, speaking on behalf of President Bola Tinubu at the Summit on Sunday, said the international political structure must reflect the current political and economic realities.
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Reform Global Institutions To Reflect Today’s Economic Realities, Nigeria Tells BRICS
Nigerian government also made a case for “a BRICS partnership that moves from dialogue to delivery, from commitments to implementation, and from cooperation to measurable development outcomes.”
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