President Bola Tinubu has called for greater equity and inclusion for low-income and emerging economies in global systems, emphasising the need for fairness, sustainable technology transfer, and accessible financing.
Gatekeepers News reports that Tinubu, while speaking at the 17th BRICS summit in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, stressed that environmental degradation, climate crisis, and healthcare inequalities require more attention.
“Africa has contributed the least to global emissions but suffers the most,” he said, highlighting the continent’s plight.
Tinubu advocated for a new path of justice, anchored in fairness and sustainable solutions, to enable emerging economies to benefit from initiatives.
“Nigeria strongly believes in South-South cooperation. We can, therefore, not be passive participants in global decision-making on financial restructuring, debt forgiveness, climate change, environmental issues, and healthcare.
“We must be the architects of a future that addresses the specific needs and concerns of youths, who represent 70 per cent of our population in Nigeria. Therefore, Nigeria remains guided by our long-term vision, 2050, and nationally determined contribution.
“We are taking bold steps to accelerate renewable energy adoption, mainstream climate action, promote nature-based solutions, strengthen urban resilience, champion South-South cooperation, align with the global renewal framework and achieve universal health coverage for all.
“As we approach COP-30 and look to strengthen the global health system, we believe the BRICS must not only be a bloc for emerging economies but also a beacon for emerging solutions and resolutions rooted in solidarity, self-reliance, sustainability, and shared prosperity of a common future,” he added, reaffirming Nigeria’s commitment to strategic collaboration for sustainable development.
