President Bola Ahmed Tinubu congratulated Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his re-election for a fourth term, expressing Nigeria’s readiness to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation between the two countries.
In a congratulatory message dated 26 October 2026, Tinubu described Lula as his friend and said his renewed mandate offered an opportunity to deepen the longstanding friendship and historical ties between Nigeria and Brazil.
President Tinubu said both countries, as leading nations of the Global South, could promote economic integration and advance shared interests in a rapidly changing global order.
He expressed interest in expanding cooperation 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 common priorities across Africa, South America and the wider Global South.
On behalf of Nigerians, President Tinubu wished Lula a successful new term in office.
