Tinubu urges BRICS to rewrite the rules of global governance, finance

President Bola Tinubu has urged member States of the BRICS bloc to overhaul global governance structures and international financial institutions to better reflect contemporary global realities. Delivering his address through Vice President Kashim Shettima at the 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, the Nigerian leader emphasised that the bloc must champion an inclusive international order that amplifies the voice of the Global South.

​Nigeria’s participation at the summit focused heavily on securing measurable development outcomes rather than mere diplomatic commitments. Tinubu called for comprehensive reforms within the United Nations Security Council and the international financial architecture. He positioned Nigeria as a strategic gateway to Africa’s expanding market under the African Continental Free Trade Area, inviting international investors to leverage the country’s economic potential.

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​ ​The federal administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda forms the bedrock of Nigeria’s drive for macroeconomic stability and structural diversification. Tinubu highlighted the nation’s openness to strategic partnerships across critical sectors, including agriculture, energy, infrastructure, healthcare, manufacturing, and critical minerals. He stressed that technological capacity-building, local value addition, and industrial development remain vital for sustainable economic growth.

​Focusing on the nation’s youthful demographic, the President outlined major investments in digital skills, artificial intelligence, and technology-enabled enterprise development. Initiatives such as Project BRIDGE and national artificial intelligence programmes aim to bridge the digital divide. Tinubu warned that developing nations must produce technology and own their intellectual property to avoid future economic dependency.