Nigeria and Brazil Advance Agro-Trade Partnership Implementation

Vice President Kashim Shettima announced that Nigeria and Brazil have transitioned from dialogue to implementation regarding their agro-trade market access initiative. This statement was made during a high-level meeting in Abuja with Brazilian officials, including Minister of Agriculture and Livestock André Carlo Alves de Paula Filho.

Shettima emphasized the importance of tangible results from the partnership, which was initiated following President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's state visit to Brazil. The partnership aims to enhance agricultural trade and market access, with a focus on livestock and crop production.

Shettima noted that the private sector's involvement is crucial for operationalizing trade commodities. The Nigerian Vice President expressed gratitude to the Brazilian government for its commitment and highlighted the establishment of a joint agricultural and livestock technical working group.

The meeting underscored the need for both nations to identify opportunities for accelerating trade and investment, ensuring that farmers and processors benefit from international standards.