President Bola Tinubu has reaffirmed his commitment to restoring Nigeria’s pride and dignity on the global stage, a responsibility he believes was entrusted to him by Nigerians during the 2023 polls.
President Tinubu stated on his X handle after returning to Abuja following a two-week diplomatic trip to Japan and Brazil on Thursday.
Tinubu also said every agreement and meeting was guided by the goal to secure opportunities that translated into growth, jobs, and prosperity for Nigerians.
His words: “It feels good to be back home in Nigeria after our recent engagements in Japan and Brazil.
”In 2023, you entrusted me with the responsibility of restoring our pride and dignity on the global stage, and I remain fully committed to that mission.
“Every handshake, every agreement, and every meeting is guided by one goal: to secure opportunities that translate into growth, jobs, and prosperity for Nigerian.”, he added.
The president further explained that Nigeria deepened ties in Japan that would bring new investments in industry, technology, and human capital.
In Brazil, he said that Nigeria and the North American nation advanced partnerships in trade, agriculture, aviation, and finance, while also engaging with business leaders to strengthen confidence in our economy.
According to him, “This is the new Nigeria we are building together, a Nigeria built on sustainable reforms that will outlast us rather than one built on rhetoric.
”A Nigeria that is confident abroad, resilient at home, and determined to create value for every citizen, at home and in the diaspora.
“The journey is not without challenges, but with unity of purpose and courage to reform, I firmly believe the best is on the horizon. God bless our dear country, Nigeria,” Tinubu added.
Tinubu alao attended the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) and held bilateral meetings with Japanese companies invested in Nigeria, deepening ties that could attract new investments in industry, technology, and human capital.
He advanced partnerships in trade, agriculture, aviation, and finance with Brazil, engaging business leaders to boost confidence in Nigeria’s economy.
Tinubu was welcomed back to Abuja by top government officials, including the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; and Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The President’s jet landed at the Nnamdi Azikwe International Airport at 01:20 am.
