Vice President Kashim Shettima has led Nigeria’s delegation to the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, with a major focus on strengthening economic ties and tapping into the country’s technology and youth development experience.
This was contained in a statement at the weekend signed by Dr. Magnus Eze, Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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Shettima is representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the summit, where Nigeria is seeking to deepen cooperation with India and other emerging economies in trade, investment, agriculture, technology, manufacturing and industrial development.
The Vice President is accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy, Bosun Tijani; and Minister of Environment, Balarabe Lawal.
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Nigeria became a BRICS partner country in January 2025 and has since used the platform to advance South-South cooperation and strengthen its economic and diplomatic engagement with major emerging economies.
A key priority for the Nigerian delegation at the summit is India’s progress in technology, artificial intelligence and the digital economy, particularly its experience in harnessing technology to engage its large youth population.
Odumegwu-Ojukwu said India’s approach offered valuable lessons for Nigeria in areas including agriculture, artificial intelligence, the digital economy and women’s participation in technology.
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She said Nigeria was determined to leverage India’s expertise and its “greatest strength” in engaging young people to promote innovation, economic growth and inclusive development.
The statement was signed by Dr. Magnus Eze, Special Assistant on Communication and New Media to the Minister of Foreign Affairs.