Nigerian President Embarks on State Visit to Brazil
President Bola Tinubu of Nigeria has departed Yokohama, Japan, for Brazil, where he will begin a state visit on Sunday, August 24. This trip marks the second leg of Tinubu’s two-nation tour, which commenced with his departure from Abuja on August 15.
Before arriving in Brazil, the President will make a brief stopover in Los Angeles. According to Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu’s visit to Brazil aims to reinforce Nigeria’s bilateral relations with Latin America’s largest economy.
During his recent visit to Japan, Tinubu participated in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), where he attended both the opening and plenary sessions. He also held a series of bilateral meetings with Japanese government officials, business leaders, and development partners to strengthen ties between Nigeria and Japan. The President highlighted Nigeria’s economic reform agenda and sought greater Japanese investment in infrastructure, technology, and renewable energy.
In addition to his official engagements, Tinubu met with Nigerians in the diaspora in Yokohama, commending their contributions to national development and encouraging them to remain good ambassadors of Nigeria while exploring opportunities to invest back home.
In Brazil, the President is expected to focus on trade, security, and cultural exchange, with discussions on cooperation in agriculture, energy transition, and regional security. His engagements will include meetings with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and other senior government officials. Tinubu will also meet with the Nigerian community in Brazil to brief them on government policies and encourage stronger diaspora participation in national growth.
The presidency has confirmed that Tinubu will return to Nigeria after completing his official engagements in Brazil. This state visit is expected to further strengthen Nigeria’s relations with Brazil, fostering greater cooperation and collaboration between the two nations.
