Friday, October 25, 2024 – Nigerians have taken to social media to react after Hausa language was used to inscribe the name of Nigeria on the proposed currency of international bloc, BRICS
On Thursday, October 24, Nigeria officially
joined BRICS as a partner country, alongside 12 other nations, further
strengthening its economic ties with the bloc.
This announcement was made at the ongoing
BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia, held from October 22 to 24, 2024.
Nigeria’s inclusion comes after significant
surge in foreign capital inflows from BRICS nations, which rose by 189% in the
first half of 2024, reaching $1.27 billion, compared to $438.72 million during
the same period in 2023. Nigeria‘s name was also written on the yet to be
unveiled foreign reserve BRICS currency in Hausa fueling speculation that the
bloc might have recognized Hausa as the official language of Nigeria.
Bashir Ahmad, former special adviser to
former president Muhammad Buhari tweeted;
So glad to see Hausa language proudly
representing Nigeria (JAMHURIYAR TARAYYAR NAJERIYA) alongside the Nigerian flag
which is prominently positioned within the yet-to-be officially unveiled BRICS
currency.
Many Nigerians have now come out to kick
against the move while some praised the move saying Hausa is the number one
language in Nigeria.
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