President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, calling for stronger economic and diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Brazil.
Tinubu described Lula’s renewed mandate as an opportunity to deepen the longstanding relationship between both countries and expand cooperation across key sectors.
In a personally signed statement issued on Monday, October 26, 2026, the Nigerian president said the two countries could leverage their positions as leading nations of the Global South to promote economic integration and advance shared interests.
According to the statement published by the State House, Tinubu expressed Nigeria’s readiness to strengthen bilateral cooperation amid a rapidly changing global order.
He identified trade and investment, agriculture and food security, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, science and technology, education, aviation, and cultural exchange as priority areas for collaboration.
“Your renewed mandate offers an opportunity to strengthen the longstanding friendship and historical ties between Nigeria and Brazil,” Tinubu said.
The president also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with Brazil to strengthen multilateral cooperation and advance shared priorities across Africa, South America and the wider Global South.
Tinubu expressed optimism that both countries could build on their existing relationship to create new opportunities for economic growth and diplomatic engagement.
On behalf of the Nigerian people, he wished Lula a successful new term in office.
Chronicle NG reports that Lula was re-elected on October 25, 2026, securing 51.79 per cent of valid votes in Brazil’s presidential run-off, according to the country’s electoral authority.
