Brasília, Brazil – June 5, 2025
Hon. Wole Oke, a prominent Nigerian lawmaker and Member of the House of Representatives, has joined parliamentary leaders from across the BRICS bloc at the 11th BRICS Parliamentary Forum held in Brasília, the capital of the Federative Republic of Brazil. The high-level gathering, convened on June 4–5, 2025, brought t
ogether legislators from BRICS member and partner countries under the theme: “The Role of BRICS Parliaments in Building a More Inclusive and
ogether legislators from BRICS member and partner countries under the theme: “The Role of BRICS Parliaments in Building a More Inclusive and
Sustainable Global Governance.”
As a representative of Nigeria, one of the newly welcomed BRICS partner nations, Wole Oke’s presence marked a significant step forward in parliamentary diplomacy for Africa’s most populous nation, positioning Nigeria to contribute meaningfully to conversations shaping the future of global governance, trade, and sustainable development.
The forum gathered lawmakers from major economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China, South Africa, as well as new entrants like Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, and the United Arab Emirates. Indonesia was welcomed as a full BRICS member, while Nigeria, Belarus, Bolivia, Kazakhstan, Cuba, Malaysia, Thailand, Uganda, and Uzbekistan were recognized as strategic partners.
In a communique issued at the end of the forum, participating legislators reaffirmed their commitment to multilateralism and a reformed global order that reflects the voices of developing nations. The forum condemned rising unilateralism, called for equitable health access, inclusive trade practices, climate action, and a renewed commitment to inter-parliamentary cooperation.
Hon. Oke, known for his advocacy for legislative accountability and international cooperation, emphasized Nigeria’s readiness to partner with BRICS on areas such as health equity, climate resilience, trade fairness, and AI governance.
“Nigeria is honored to be part of this historic gathering. Our shared aspirations for equity, peace, and sustainable development align perfectly with the goals of the BRICS Parliamentary Forum. Strengthening South-South cooperation and ensuring inclusive representation in global institutions is not just timely, it’s necessary,” Oke stated during a side dialogue with fellow parliamentarians.
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