Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, has arrived in Nigeria for a three-day state visit, as Nigeria and Brazil are set to deepen their bilateral ties as the second session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) kicks off in Abuja.
A statement by the Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media & Communications (Office of the Vice President), Stanley Nkwocha, announced the arrival of Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, to begin the three-day state visit..
The visit is aimed at deepening bilateral ties between the two countries, as the MoU is expected to cover a broad range of strategic sectors, including defence and security cooperation, agricultural technology transfer, energy collaboration and transition initiatives, cultural and educational exchange programmes, and trade facilitation and industrial development, the statement said.
Alckmin and his wife, Maria Lúcia Alckmin, and members of the Brazilian delegation were received by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House Conference Centre.
The Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, alongside Nigerian governors, ministers, presidential aides, and members of the Nigerian and Brazilian diplomatic corps, were also present to welcome Alckmin.
Other ministers also on the ground 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.
The three-day event would provide a platform for President Bola Tinubu’s administration to tap into new investment flows, facilitate technical cooperation, and open pathways for enhanced strategic engagements for businesses.
Speaking at the airport reception, Senator Hadejia described the visit as “a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s renewed hope agenda,” emphasising the strategic importance of deepening ties with Brazil.
“This dialogue mechanism represents our commitment to leveraging South-South partnerships that deliver tangible benefits to our citizens.
“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,” she said.
