Rep. Oluwole Oke Joins Global Lawmakers in Brasília for High-Stakes BRICS Parliamentary Talks

Brasília, Brazil – In a powerful show of diplomatic alignment and international engagement, the Chairman of Nigeria’s House of Representatives Committee on Foreign Affairs, Hon. Busayo Oluwole Oke, has arrived in Brasília to join a select group of global lawmakers ahead of the forthcoming BRICS Members and Friends Nations Parliamentary Sitting.

Hon. Oke, who represents the Ijesa North Federal Constituency of Osun State, is among the few African legislators invited to participate in the high-level deliberations at the Brazilian Parliament. His presence at this strategic multilateral gathering affirms Nigeria’s rising influence within the sphere of global parliamentary diplomacy and signals the country’s commitment to shaping the evolving international order.

The BRICS Parliamentary Forum serves as a precursor to the BRICS Members and Friends Nations Presidential Summit scheduled for later this month. It brings together legislative leaders from BRICS core members Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa as well as allied nations, to explore collaborative solutions to shared global challenges, deepen economic ties, and foster multilateral cooperation.

Speaking from the Brazilian capital, Hon. Oke emphasized the necessity of Nigeria’s active and visible presence at global decision-making tables. “This engagement is vital to Nigeria’s strategic interests. We must not only be present but be heard and counted as global alliances are redefined,” he said.

As the head of Nigeria’s Foreign Affairs Committee, Hon. Oke has been at the forefront of championing Nigeria’s foreign policy thrust, using legislative diplomacy to build bridges and reinforce international partnerships. His participation in the Brasília talks is expected to amplify Nigeria’s voice and contribute to policy outcomes that could shape the direction of the presidential summit.

“This is not just about Nigeria being seen; it’s about Nigeria influencing,” he added, highlighting the critical role of parliamentary diplomacy in advancing national development goals.

The forum is anticipated to culminate in a set of resolutions and recommendations that will feed directly into the agenda of the Presidential Summit. Hon. Oke’s engagement offers a vital opportunity to ensure Africa’s largest democracy is not sidelined in global economic and political dialogues.

With Nigeria seeking stronger south-south cooperation and a larger stake in global governance structures, Hon. Oke’s active involvement in Brasília stands as a testament to purposeful representation and visionary diplomacy.