Shettima in New Delhi to Boost Nigeria-India Trade Ties

On 12 September 2026, Vice President Kashim Shettima arrived in New Delhi to represent President Bola Tinubu at the 18th BRICS Leaders’ Summit. Nigeria is focused on deepening its trade relationship with India, which stands at approximately $14 billion, and is seeking to attract new investments and leverage India's expertise in technology and artificial intelligence.

Shettima leads a high-level delegation that includes Ministers Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu (Foreign Affairs), Jumoke Oduwole (Industry, Trade and Investment), Bosun Tijani (Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy), and Balarabe Lawal (Environment). Oduwole indicated that major Indian investors are interested in engaging with the Nigerian delegation, aiming to convert Nigeria's BRICS partnership into tangible investment opportunities.

The delegation is particularly focused on expanding energy trade, especially crude oil exports, and exploring opportunities in agriculture, technology, and industrial development to support Nigeria's economic diversification and youth employment. Shettima is expected to participate in sessions on global growth and sustainable development and hold bilateral meetings with other leaders.