President Bola Tinubu landed in Abuja on Thursday, August 28, marking the end of his official working visits to Japan and Brazil.
The purpose of the trips was to bolster both diplomatic and economic relations with the two nations.
Upon his arrival at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, the President was greeted by senior government officials.
These international trips represent the latest in a series of global engagements undertaken by President Tinubu since he took office.
The Port City News gathered that Tinubu departed Brasília, Brazil, for Abuja on Wednesday, August 27, following a two-day state visit aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between Nigeria and Brazil.
The presidential aircraft took off from Brasília International Airport Air Force Base on Wednesday at 12:57 p.m. local time.
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The visit, which began with Tinubu’s arrival on Monday, August 25, included a formal reception with full military honours at the Palácio do Planalto.
During his stay, the Nigerian leader held meetings with his Brazilian counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, and other senior government officials.
A key outcome of the engagement was the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) in crucial sectors such as: aviation, foreign affairs, science and technology and agriculture.
According to a press release from the Presidency, these agreements are seen as vital for advancing Nigeria’s development agenda.
At the airport, President Tinubu was seen off by several officials, including Ambassador Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, the Brazilian Secretary for Africa and the Middle East, and Ambassador Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete, Brazil’s Ambassador to Nigeria.
Also present were Nigeria’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, and other government officials.
The departure ceremony featured a guard of honour led by Col. Cel Nicolas.
