The Presidency has described President Bola Tinubu’s forthcoming state visit to Brazil as “strategic,” framing it as part of a broader ambition to diversify and strengthen Nigeria’s economy through global partnerships.
It noted that the visit holds the potential to be a game changer in deepening ties with Latin America’s largest economy and a major BRICS member.
Mr. Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, stated this in an interview with newsmen in Brasilia ahead of the visit.
According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), President Tinubu is expected to arrive in Brazil on Monday for a two-day state visit at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Dare explained that the trip could accelerate Nigeria’s economic growth through targeted engagements across key sectors.
“Yes, this is the third visit of President Tinubu to Brazil, and it is with a justifiable cause. It reflects a renewed and focused effort to build lasting economic integration between our countries. This is a journey that started 21 years ago under President Olusegun Obasanjo and has gained fresh momentum under President Tinubu,” he said.
He pointed out that Nigeria and Brazil shared similarities in demography, economy, and cultural affinity, making the visit both timely and important.
Highlighting Brazil’s strengths, Dare said its global leadership in mechanized agriculture, agribusiness, and renewable energy offered opportunities for Nigeria.
“Brazil has a cattle herd of 238 million, even more than its human population. This success in agribusiness offers valuable lessons for us as we expand our livestock industry,” he added.
The presidential aide stressed that while previous visits revolved around international summits like G20 and BRICS, this latest engagement “marks a shift towards concrete bilateral agreements.”
“This third visit is a state visit, and it moves Nigeria from being a dialogue partner to actively cutting the necessary deals that will open up investments and strengthen cooperation. This visit is critical to opening the economic chapter of our relationship with Brazil. It’s about transforming historic and cultural ties into practical, mutually beneficial investments that will boost Nigeria’s growth and global standing,” he said.
He further disclosed that cooperation in aviation, livestock, trade, and other strategic sectors would form part of the discussions.
NAN reports that the Brazil trip is the second leg of President Tinubu’s two-nation tour, which began with his participation in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan.
