Tinubu Congratulates Lula and Calls for Stronger Economic Ties with Brazil

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu congratulated Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election to a fourth term and called for stronger trade, energy and investment ties between Nigeria and Brazil. In a message issued by Nigeria’s State House on October 26, 2026, Tinubu noted that relations between the countries date back to 1961. He proposed expanding cooperation in agriculture, food security, oil and gas, manufacturing, science, education, aviation and cultural exchange. Tinubu also reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to multilateral cooperation with Brazil.