Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to inclusive global governance and regulatory cooperation, pledging full support for key BRICS priorities including peace and security, artificial intelligence (AI) governance, and public health collaboration.

During the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Maitama Tuggar, underscored the country’s strategic intent to work with BRICS in reshaping the global order to reflect current geopolitical and technological realities.

Representing Nigeria under the theme, “The Role of the Global South in Reinforcing Multilateralism,” Tuggar welcomed BRICS’ recognition of Nigeria as a Partner Country—an acknowledgment of its geopolitical influence and the bloc’s broader aim to ensure greater representation from the Global South.

“In the face of global challenges ranging from technological disruption to climate instability, Nigeria stands firmly with BRICS in calling for a fairer global governance framework—one that prioritizes regulatory reforms and inclusive policy design,” Tuggar stated.

He cited key initiatives such as the New Development Bank and discussions around a BRICS-led common payment system as prime examples of the bloc’s commitment to financial inclusion, compliance management, and digital sovereignty. These efforts align closely with Nigeria’s push for regulatory technology solutions and stronger cross-border economic cooperation.

Tuggar also emphasized the strategic value of Nigeria’s young, tech-savvy population and its growing digital economy. He noted these as critical assets in driving BRICS’ 2025 goals under Brazil’s Chairmanship, particularly in expanding intra-African trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and enabling smart, secure governance frameworks for emerging technologies like AI.

“Nigeria is not just a beneficiary of multilateral decisions, but an active architect of sustainable and equitable global outcomes,” he noted, stressing the importance of compliance analytics, regulatory risk management, and inclusive policy innovation.

Reiterating Nigeria’s longstanding call for a reformed United Nations Security Council, Tuggar advocated for a new multilateral structure that gives emerging economies a stronger voice in regulatory policy and decision-making processes.