President Bola Tinubu has called for reforms of the United Nations Security Council and the international financial system, saying global institutions must become more representative, equitable and responsive to present-day realities.

Tinubu made the call through Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented him at the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi, India, on Sunday.

The summit, chaired by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, is themed “Building for Resilience, Innovation, Cooperation and Sustainability.”

The President said Nigeria supports a global governance system that better reflects contemporary economic and demographic realities, adding that BRICS provides an important platform for amplifying the voice of the Global South and promoting a more inclusive international order.

He said Nigeria wants its partnership with BRICS to move beyond dialogue to practical implementation and measurable development outcomes, with stronger South-South cooperation and greater support for Africa’s development priorities.

Tinubu also highlighted reforms under his Renewed Hope Agenda, including measures aimed at strengthening macroeconomic stability, diversifying production, improving productivity, expanding infrastructure and human capital, attracting investment and building climate resilience.

The President invited BRICS countries to partner with Nigeria in energy, infrastructure, agriculture, trade, food security, manufacturing, healthcare and critical minerals, particularly in areas involving technology transfer, local value addition, industrial development and job creation.

He further urged BRICS investors to see Nigeria as a gateway to Africa’s expanding market, noting the country’s role in advancing the African Continental Free Trade Area’s digital trade protocol.