Eric Patrick
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday received the Vice President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, His Excellency Geraldo Alckmin, at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, marking a major diplomatic engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations.
The meeting, which was also attended by Nigeria’s Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, centred on expanding cooperation across critical sectors including agribusiness, industrialisation, healthcare, renewable energy, and cultural exchange.
President Tinubu, in a statement shared on his X handle, described the engagement as a reaffirmation of the “enduring ties between Nigeria and Brazil, two diverse democracies linked by shared values, historical connections, and a common ambition for inclusive, people-driven growth.”
A major highlight of the talks was the $1 billion Green Imperative Programme, a joint agricultural mechanisation initiative spearheaded by Nigeria’s Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with Brazil’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and private sector partners.
“The Green Imperative Programme stands as a flagship of this renewed partnership,” President Tinubu said.
“It is designed to transform Nigeria’s agricultural value chain through technology transfer, capacity building, and the establishment of service centres across the country.”
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Both leaders also discussed Nigeria’s upcoming participation at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, where collaboration on climate action and energy transition is expected to feature prominently.
President Tinubu further emphasised that the talks signal a new phase in Nigeria-Brazil relations—moving from goodwill to actionable execution.
“From joint ventures in renewable energy to security cooperation and creative industry linkages, this visit marks a clear shift from goodwill to execution,” he stated. “As our Brazilian friends say, ‘Juntos somos mais fortes’—together we are stronger.”
Nigeria’s renewed commitment to South–South partnerships, according to the president, is anchored in mutual respect, shared prosperity, and tangible results for the people of both countries.
“Nigeria remains firmly committed to building resilient South–South partnerships anchored in mutual respect, shared prosperity, and tangible results for our citizens,” Tinubu concluded.
