Tinubu to visit Brazil to learn from cattle industry, diversify economy – Presidency
The Presidency says President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Brazil is aimed at drawing lessons from the country’s livestock industry and strengthening Nigeria’s economy through global partnerships.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu is expected to arrive in Brazil on Monday for a two-day state visit at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
It is the second leg of President Tinubu’s two-nation tour, which began with his participation in the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan.
Speaking to journalists in Brasilia, Sunday Dare, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, described the visit as “strategic” and potentially a game-changer for Nigeria’s economic ties with Latin America’s largest economy.
“Yes, this is the third visit of President Tinubu to Brazil, and it is with a justifiable cause. It reflects a renewed and focused effort to build lasting economic integration between our countries.
“This is a journey that started 21 years ago under President Olusegun Obasanjo and has gained fresh momentum under President Tinubu,” Dare said.
He stressed that the trip could accelerate Nigeria’s growth through targeted engagements in key sectors. According to him, both countries share similarities in demography, economy, and cultural affinity, making cooperation timely.
Highlighting Brazil’s achievements, Dare noted: “Brazil has a cattle herd of 238 million, even more than its human population. This success in agribusiness offers valuable lessons as we expand our livestock industry.”
He added that the visit would also boost cooperation in aviation, livestock, trade, and other strategic sectors.
Dare pointed out that while earlier visits centred on multilateral forums such as the G20 and BRICS, this latest trip marks a shift toward concrete bilateral agreements.
“This third visit is a state visit, moving Nigeria from being a dialogue partner to actively cutting deals that will open up investments and strengthen cooperation. It’s about transforming historic and cultural ties into practical, mutually beneficial investments that will boost Nigeria’s growth and global standing,” he explained.
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