President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received Brazil's Vice President Geraldo Alckmin at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral relations between the two nations. The meeting, which was also attended by Nigeria's Vice President Kashim Shettima, focused on enhancing cooperation across multiple sectors.
$1 Billion Green Imperative Programme Unveiled
A highlight of the diplomatic engagement was the discussion of the landmark $1 billion Green Imperative Programme. This bilateral agricultural mechanisation initiative is anchored by Nigeria's Federal Ministry of Agriculture and Food Security in collaboration with Brazil's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and private sector stakeholders.
The programme aims to transform Nigeria's agricultural value chain through technology transfer, capacity building, and the establishment of service centres across the country, positioning it as a flagship project in the renewed partnership between the two nations.
Expanding Cooperation Across Key Sectors
President Tinubu emphasized that the meeting reaffirmed the enduring ties between Nigeria and Brazil, describing them as "two diverse democracies linked by shared values, historical connections, and a common ambition for inclusive, people-driven growth."
The discussions explored actionable pathways to deepen cooperation across several strategic sectors, including:
Agribusiness and food security
Trade and industrialisation
Energy transition
Healthcare delivery
Innovation
Defence
Cultural exchange
Climate Action and Future Collaboration
The President also highlighted Nigeria's anticipated participation at COP30 in Belém, Brazil, as both nations work to scale up collaboration on climate action, energy transition, and environmental resilience.
"From joint ventures in renewable energy to security cooperation and creative industry linkages, this visit marks a clear shift from goodwill to execution," President Tinubu stated.
Quoting a Brazilian saying, the President added, "Juntos somos mais fortes" (together we are stronger), reaffirming Nigeria's commitment to building resilient South–South partnerships anchored in mutual respect, shared prosperity, and tangible results for citizens of both countries.
The diplomatic engagement represents a significant step in strengthening the historical ties between Africa's largest economy and South America's biggest nation, with potential far-reaching benefits for both countries.
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