President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Brazil.
In a congratulatory message issued by the State House in Abuja, President Tinubu said both countries would expand cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, energy, technology and other sectors.
He described Lula as his friend and noted that the Brazilian leader’s renewed mandate presented an opportunity to deepen the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and Brazil.
President Tinubu recalled that diplomatic relations between the two countries dated back to 1961, stressing the need to strengthen economic and strategic cooperation.
He said closer ties would promote economic integration, food security, industrial development and technological advancement.
The Nigerian leader also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to working with Brazil to advance shared interests across Africa, South America and the wider Global South.
President Tinubu wished Lula success in his new term on behalf of the Nigerian people.
