Presidency defends Tinubu’s two-day official visit to Brazil
The Presidency on Sunday defended President Bola Tinubu’s upcoming two-day official trip to Brazil, taking place from 24–25 August 2025.In response to criticism about the visit during TVC’s Sunday Politics in Abuja, presidential spokesperson Sunday Dare characterized the trip as a strategic initiative aimed at enhancing Nigeria’s collaboration with Brazil, the largest economy in Latin America and a significant member of BRICS.
Dare highlighted that the visit fits into Nigeria’s larger objective of diversifying and reinforcing its economy beyond conventional partnerships, stressing that both the timing and intent of the trip are vital for national development.
He stated, “This marks President Tinubu's third visit to Brazil, and it is justified. It signifies a renewed focus on establishing lasting economic ties between our nations, a process that started 21 years ago under President Obasanjo and has gained new energy under President Tinubu.”
Dare pointed out several similarities between Nigeria and Brazil, such as their comparable populations—225 million in Nigeria and 212 million in Brazil—as well as Brazil’s prominent global position in mechanized agriculture and renewable energy.
“Brazil boasts a cattle population of 238 million, exceeding that of its human population. This achievement in agribusiness provides valuable insights for us as we develop our livestock sector.”
Unlike earlier visits that concentrated on international gatherings like the G20 and BRICS, the Special Adviser indicated that this trip represents a clear shift towards securing tangible economic and political agreements.
“This third visit is a state visit, elevating Nigeria from being merely a dialogue partner to actively establishing essential deals that will facilitate investment and enhance collaboration. This visit is vital for unlocking the economic dimension of our relationship with Brazil.
“It aims to transform longstanding cultural and historical connections into practical, mutually advantageous investments that will elevate Nigeria’s development and global profile,” he remarked.
He also noted that the administration has attracted $5 billion in foreign direct investment within its initial two years.
Dare mentioned that while the realization of investments can take time, “This government has only been in power for two years. Multiple MOUs have already been put into action, and I assure you that many of the projects linked to them will soon be implemented for the benefit of our country.”
He stated that Brazil represents one of Nigeria’s most promising opportunities, considering the similarities in agriculture, oil and gas, and youth development.
President Bola Tinubu is currently in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, for his two-day state visit.
This trip follows Tinubu's attendance at the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development in Japan and a three-day stop in Los Angeles before arriving in South America.
During his time in Brazil, Tinubu’s state visit aims to “activate multi-billion-dollar agricultural investments, advance collaborative efforts like the $1.1 billion Green Imperative mechanization initiative, and draw new foreign direct investment into Nigeria’s agriculture and energy sectors,” according to the presidency.
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