A group of academicians made a call at a summit in Abuja on Tuesday with the theme: “BRICS + And Global South Collaboration; Problems and Prospects” where they emphasised the need for Nigeria to join BRICS, an economic bloc comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa for economic transformation.
Prof. Williams Ijoma, President, of the United Nations Economic and Social Council Foundation, BRICS said countries operate as an organisation seeking to further economic cooperation among member nations and increase their economic and political standing in the world.
“Nigeria joining BRICS is a gateway to boost its influence around the world, no doubt about it. This is based on the abundant human and natural resources to leverage on.
“UNESCO in collaboration with the Universal Migration Enlightenment Centre is committed to increasing public awareness of the noble goals and prospects of BRICS and its power and impact on all aspects.
“Let me state unequivocally that Nigeria is ripe to become a member of the organisation. Already, the authorities are towing the path which I consider germane in our collective bid to strengthen the naira; revive the economy and enhance good governance,” he said.
He commended the Federal Government led by President Bola Tinubu, for his efforts to reposition the economy and make moves to join BRICS. He called for synergy among Nigerians to achieve the set goal of becoming a member of BRICS, thereby, putting the country back to global reckoning and freeing itself from economic strangulation policies of the West.
“Nigeria joining BRICS will not affect her membership in other organisations. As a country, you can belong to so many organisations, what you are looking for is how to grow your economy to ensure your people benefit economically,” he said.
