… seeks deeper relationship in investment, agriculture, technology etc
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, on his historic re-election for a record fourth term, declaring Nigeria’s readiness to expand its strategic partnership with Brazil across critical sectors of both economies.
The President said Lula’s renewed mandate presented a fresh opportunity to consolidate the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and Brazil, particularly in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, manufacturing and technological development.
In a congratulatory message he personally signed on Monday in Abuja, Tinubu described the Brazilian leader as a friend and expressed optimism that his electoral victory would further strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
“I congratulate my friend, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, on his re-election for a record fourth term.
“Your renewed mandate offers an opportunity to strengthen the longstanding friendship between Nigeria and Brazil, dating back to 1961”, Tinubu stated.
The President emphasised the strategic importance of cooperation between Nigeria and Brazil as two influential countries of the Global South, stressing the need for stronger economic integration and collective action in addressing emerging global challenges.
According to him, both nations occupy important positions in their respective regions and possess enormous potential to influence economic development, international cooperation and the advancement of developing economies.
“As two leading nations of the Global South, we can promote economic integration and advance our shared interests in a rapidly changing global order”, he said.
Tinubu identified trade and investment, agriculture and food security, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, science and technology, education, aviation and cultural exchange as priority areas in which his administration would seek expanded cooperation with Brazil.
“I look forward to expanding cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture and food security, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, science and technology, education, aviation, and cultural exchange”, the President declared.
He further reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening multilateral engagement with Brazil, particularly in advancing common priorities affecting Africa, South America and other developing regions.
The President said stronger collaboration between the two countries would contribute to the pursuit of shared economic and diplomatic interests within the evolving international system.
“I affirm Nigeria’s continued commitment to working with Brazil to strengthen multilateral cooperation and advance shared priorities in Africa, South America, and across the Global South,
“On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I wish you a successful new term in office”, Tinubu said.
He concluded by extending the goodwill of the Nigerian government and people to the Brazilian leader as he prepares for another term in office.
