The Federal Government will next week host the second edition of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue, a high-level engagement aimed at deepening bilateral ties between Africa’s largest economy and Latin America’s industrial hub.
According to the Presidency, Vice President Kashim Shettima will receive his Brazilian counterpart, Geraldo Alckmin, at the engagement scheduled to take place in Abuja from June 23 to 26, 2025.
Briefing State House Correspondents ahead of the event, Wednesday, Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadeija, said the dialogue will witness the signing of multiple Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) across key sectors including trade, agriculture, investment, energy, defence, health, education, and the creative economy among others.
The forum, according to Senator Hadeija, marks a defining moment in Nigeria’s global engagement strategy.
“This is more than a diplomatic routine, it’s a bold step toward South-South cooperation that delivers mutual prosperity,”; Hadeija said. “We’ve held sustained high-level consultations for over two months to ensure tangible outcomes that align with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda.”;
He emphasized that the outcomes of the dialogue are intended to unlock new investments, foster innovation, and position Nigeria as a strategic gateway for continental trade and industrial growth.
Top government officials, including cabinet ministers, technical experts, and private sector leaders from both countries, are expected to participate in sectoral sessions tailored to produce actionable partnerships.
Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, outlined Nigeria’s core focus areas ahead of the talks, describing the dialogue as a catalyst for economic revitalization.
She highlighted key initiatives including revitalizing bilateral cooperation: Building on President Tinubu’s visit to Brazil in November 2024, the dialogue aims to deepen diplomatic and economic engagements with the administration of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Sectoral Cooperation: The talks will strengthen collaboration in agriculture, energy, education, digital economy, and defence—areas deemed critical to both countries’ development priorities.
Nigeria-Brazil Business Forum (June 25): Co-chaired by Oduwole, the forum will focus on harnessing opportunities across a joint market of over 400 million people, with special emphasis on agribusiness, bioeconomy, creative industries, and digital trade.
