Nigeria Did Not Apply To Join BRICS – Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said that Nigeria did not apply for membership of BRICS, Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

Shettima said this hours after the economic bloc stated it is admitting six new members – Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

While many wondered why Nigeria did not join the group, Shettima on Friday said the country never applied for BRICS membership.

“So far, we have not applied for the membership of BRICS. And it is majorly informed by the fact that my principal President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is a true democrat that believes in consensus building,” he said due to the BRICS Summit which took place in South Africa.

“There are so many variables that need to be taken into cognizance. We have to evaluate so many tendencies and issues that require engagements with the economic advisory council, the Federal Executive Council, and even the National Assembly before an informed decision towards joining the BRICS would be taken.”