Nigeria Did Not Apply to Join BRICS, Says Shettima

Vice President Kashim Shettima has said Nigeria did not apply for membership of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa).
Shettima spoke hours after the economic bloc said it was admitting six new members – Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

While many wondered why Nigeria did not join the group, Shettima at the weekend, explained that 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 told Channels Television.

“There are so many variables that need to be taken into cognisance. 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.”