PRESIDENT TINUBU: WHY BRAZIL?

President Tinubu's recent state visit to Brazil has sparked discussions about Nigeria's new era of bold economic and political diplomacy. Minister Sunday Dare argues that the visit was not a mere coincidence but a deliberate strategy to propel Nigeria into a visionary leader on the global stage.

President Tinubu's third visit to Brazil, at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, featured bilateral meetings, a Business Forum, and the signing of key agreements to strengthen cooperation across various sectors. The visit highlighted the strategic arc between the G20 and BRICS, emphasizing the need for Nigeria to actively shape a fairer and more inclusive global system.

The visit also focused on activating agricultural investments, advancing joint initiatives, and deepening political trust between Nigeria and Brazil. Both countries, as leaders in their respective regions, must work together to address common challenges and opportunities, such as food security, climate change, energy transition, and global trade realignment.

Despite a recent decline in bilateral trade, there is.