Tinubu congratulates Brazil’s Lula on re-election, seeks stronger bilateral relations
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By Isaiah Adewole
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing optimism about strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between Nigeria and Brazil.
In a congratulatory message dated October 26, 2026, Tinubu described Lula as his friend and said his renewed mandate offered an opportunity to deepen relations between the two countries.
“Your renewed mandate offers an opportunity to strengthen the longstanding friendship and historical ties between Nigeria and Brazil,” Tinubu said.
The Nigerian president noted that both countries could play significant roles in promoting economic integration and advancing common interests globally.
“As two leading nations of the Global South, we can promote economic integration and advance our shared interests in a rapidly changing global order,” he stated.
Tinubu also expressed his desire to expand cooperation between the two countries across key economic and developmental sectors, including trade and investment, agriculture, energy, manufacturing, science and technology, education, aviation and cultural exchange.
“I look forward to expanding cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture and food security, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, science and technology, education, aviation, and cultural exchange,” he said.
He further reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening international partnerships and advancing shared priorities across different regions.
“I affirm Nigeria’s continued commitment to working with Brazil to strengthen multilateral cooperation and advance shared priorities in Africa, South America, and across the Global South,” Tinubu added.
The president concluded his message by wishing Lula a successful new term in office.
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