Tinubu congratulates Brazil’s President Lula on re-election

President Bola Tinubu has congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election, expressing Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between the two countries.

Tinubu, in a statement issued on Monday, October 26, described Lula as his friend and said the renewed mandate offered an opportunity to deepen the longstanding friendship and historical ties between Nigeria and Brazil.

“I congratulate my friend, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, on his re-election for a record fourth term,” the president said.

He noted that Nigeria and Brazil, as leading nations of the Global South, could promote economic integration and advance their shared interests amid changes in the global order.

Tinubu said he looked forward to expanding cooperation between both countries in trade and investment, agriculture and food security, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, science and technology, education, aviation and cultural exchange.

He also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with Brazil to strengthen multilateral cooperation and advance shared priorities across Africa, South America and the Global South.

“On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I wish you a successful new term in office,” Tinubu said.