On September 30, 2025, in Abuja, H.E. Senator Oluremi Tinubu CON, First Lady of Nigeria held a meeting with the Russian Chapter of the BRICS Women’s Business Alliance.

The members of the delegation presented the activities and projects of the Alliance. Anna Nesterova, Chairperson of the BRICS WBA Russia Chapter, emphasized that Russian companies are interested in interacting with Nigerian entrepreneurs.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu called Nigeria the best ally of the BRICS countries and promised support for initiatives that empower women’s entrepreneurship, noting the enormous potential for partnership development.

Following the courtesy call, the delegation joined Nigerian officials at a technical session in the State House Banquet Hall focused on “Strengthening Bilateral Ties and Exploring Investment Opportunities between Nigeria and Russia.”

The Forum-meeting was attended by relevant departments of Nigeria, including the Ministry of Education; Industry, Trade & Investment; Communications, Innovation and Digital Economy; Arts, Culture & Creative Economy; and the Ministry of Women’s Affairs.

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, described the engagement as a new chapter in Nigeria–Russia relations.

“This gathering must go beyond symbolism. It should deliver actionable frameworks for cooperation, joint ventures, and enduring networks between Nigerian and Russian women entrepreneurs”, she said.

Also speaking, Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, recalled over six decades of Nigeria-Russia cooperation in education, technology, defence, and energy.

“With Nigeria’s demographic strength and entrepreneurial dynamism, and Russia’s technological expertise, our two nations can pursue mutually beneficial partnerships in agriculture, food security, mining, energy, the digital economy, and healthcare,” Oduwole said.

Resource: The Nation