THREAT Turns To TENSION ! ! Tinubu In Shock As Trump Vows To Sanction BRICS Countries- See FG’s Immediate Response
Nigeria has dismissed the recent threats made by U. S. President- elect Donald Trump over its involvement with BRICS, an international alliance originally comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Nigeria, which joined BRICS as a partner country in October and aims to become a full member within two years, has not been deterred by Trump’ s comments on sanctions and tariffs against BRICS members pursuing an alternative currency to the U. S. dollar.
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Trump, in a statement on Truth Social, warned of imposing a 100% tariff on any nation supporting a BRICS currency initiative. He described the move as an affront to the dominance of the U. S. dollar in global trade. However, Nigeria’ s Federal Government was quick to rebuff his claims, asserting its sovereignty and right to establish alliances that prioritize national interests.
A source within the presidency highlighted that Nigeria is committed to pursuing economic advancement through its partnerships. Alkasim Abdulkadir, spokesperson for the Minister of Foreign Affairs, reaffirmed that Nigeria’ s involvement in BRICS aligns with its agenda to democratize global institutions like the United Nations Security Council and the G20. Abdulkadir emphasized the country’ s history of non- alignment and strategic autonomy in international matters.
Farounbi invoked a historical perspective, reminding policymakers of the late Obafemi Awolowo’ s focus on internal issues over external engagements. He argued that while BRICS membership holds potential, Nigeria must weigh the risks and opportunities carefully, avoiding pitfalls that could mirror historical missteps by other nations.
Despite the mixed reactions, the government remains committed to exploring its options within BRICS. Officials see the alliance as a strategic platform for advancing economic development, diversifying trade partnerships, and reducing reliance on Western economies. The ongoing dialogue reflects Nigeria’ s evolving role in a multipolar world where nations seek to balance global influence with domestic priorities.
As the BRICS alliance continues to gain momentum, its push for a new currency remains a focal point of international debate. The initiative, slated for 2025, underscores the bloc’ s ambition to challenge existing financial hierarchies. Nigeria’ s potential full membership in BRICS signals a broader shift in its foreign policy, one that prioritizes inclusivity and economic sovereignty over traditional alignments.
While Trump’ s threats may momentarily stir tensions, experts believe Nigeria’ s long- term strategy will determine its position in an increasingly complex global landscape.
