President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, pledging stronger Nigeria–Brazil cooperation in trade, investment, energy, agriculture, technology and other strategic sectors.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic relations between both countries.
In a congratulatory message dated October 26, 2026, Tinubu described Lula as a friend and highlighted the longstanding friendship and historical ties between Nigeria and Brazil.
The Nigerian President said Lula’s renewed mandate presents an opportunity for both countries to deepen their partnership, particularly as leading nations of the Global South seeking to advance shared interests in an evolving global order.
Tinubu expressed his desire to expand cooperation between Nigeria and Brazil across several strategic sectors, including trade and investment, agriculture and food security, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, science and technology, education, aviation and cultural exchange.
He also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening multilateral cooperation with Brazil and advancing common 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.
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