At the African Union summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, a meeting between the Nigerian president and the Brazilian president highlighted the importance of strategic ties between the two countries. The Nigerian president emphasized the need to strengthen international relations, given Nigeria’s economic potential and its influence on the African continent.
Nigeria, undergoing rapid change despite some temporary difficulties linked to ongoing reforms, is committed to eliminating obstacles to business development. The current administration is investing in key sectors such as health, education and agriculture to ensure the well-being of citizens and create lasting economic prosperity.
Regarding relations with Brazil, the Nigerian president highlighted the potential for collaboration and mutual exchange to change the future of millions of citizens. The two leaders agreed to strengthen ties in areas such as mineral exploration, agriculture, education and health. They also expressed their desire to establish direct air links between Lagos and Sao Paulo to facilitate commercial and cultural exchanges.
The Brazilian president stressed the importance of restoring the privileged relations between Brazil and Nigeria, highlighting the benefits gained from strengthened academic, cultural, commercial, agricultural and industrial cooperation. He insisted on the need to realize these intentions so that both countries can fully benefit from opportunities for collaboration and mutual growth.
Together, Nigeria and Brazil, drawing on their respective natural and human endowments, stressed the importance of strengthening their partnership in a spirit of cooperation and mutual progress. This meeting promises to revitalize economic and political relations between the two nations, paving the way for sustainable and beneficial development for their respective peoples.