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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing Nigeria’s readiness to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, energy and technology.
Tinubu described Lula as his friend and his renewed mandate as an opportunity to strengthen the longstanding friendship and historical ties between Nigeria and Brazil.
The President’s message was contained in a statement he personally signed and issued by the State House on Monday, 26 October 2026.
Tinubu said both countries, as leading nations of the Global South, could promote economic integration and advance their shared interests amid a rapidly changing global order.
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He listed trade and investment, agriculture and food security, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, science and technology, education, aviation and cultural exchange as key areas where the two countries could expand cooperation.
The Nigerian leader also reaffirmed the country’s commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation with Brazil and advancing shared priorities across Africa, South America and the wider Global South.
“On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I wish you a successful new term in office,” Tinubu said.
