Nigeria is poised to sign over 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Brazil as the second session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) commenced in Abuja on Tuesday, June 24.
A statement released on Tuesday by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, confirmed the arrival of Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, who is beginning a three-day state visit.
Naija News reports that the purpose of the visit is to strengthen bilateral relations between the two nations, with the MoUs anticipated to encompass a wide array of strategic sectors, such as defence and security collaboration, agricultural technology transfer, energy cooperation and transition initiatives, cultural and educational exchange programmes, as well as trade facilitation and industrial development, according to the statement.
Vice President Kashim Shettima welcomed Alckmin, his wife Maria Lúcia Alckmin, and members of the Brazilian delegation to the State House Conference Centre.
The Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, along with Nigerian governors, ministers, presidential aides, and members of both the Nigerian and Brazilian diplomatic corps, were also present to greet Alckmin.
Other ministers present included the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole, the Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, and the Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari.
This three-day event will serve as a platform for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to attract new investment flows, promote technical cooperation, and create opportunities for enhanced strategic engagements for businesses.
During the airport reception, Senator Hadejia referred to the visit as “a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s renewed hope agenda,” highlighting the strategic significance of strengthening ties with Brazil.
“This dialogue mechanism represents our commitment to leveraging South-South partnerships that deliver tangible benefits to our citizens,” Hadejia said.
“Brazil’s expertise in agribusiness, energy transition, and industrial development aligns perfectly with Nigeria’s transformation priorities and the Renewed Hope Agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
” The three-day summit will culminate in the signing of over thirty Memoranda of Understanding across critical sectors, including defence cooperation, agricultural technology transfer, energy collaboration, and cultural exchange programmes,” Hadejia said.
Highlights of the visit include: “Vice President Kashim Shettima will host Alckmin throughout his visit, which will feature several joint events, including the opening ceremony of the Strategic Dialogue on Tuesday morning at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja.
“A joint press conference by the Foreign Ministers of Nigeria and Brazil is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon, also at the State House.
“Later that evening, Nigerian Vice President, Kashim Shettima, will host a Brazil Gala Dinner in honour of the visiting delegation.”
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