Tinubu Embarks on Strategic Visits to Japan & Brazil to Deepen Economic Partnerships

President Bola Tinubu is embarking on a high-impact diplomatic tour to Japan and Brazil, aimed at reinforcing Nigeria’s international economic partnerships and attracting foreign investment in key sectors. The two-nation journey begins on Thursday, 14 August, with a brief stopover in Dubai before proceeding to his first destination, Japan.

In Yokohama, Tinubu will participate in the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9), scheduled for 20–22 August. The conference, themed “Co-create Innovative Solutions with Africa,” will spotlight economic transformation, private investment, institutional development, and innovation across the continent.

During TICAD9, the President will engage in plenary sessions and conduct bilateral meetings with Japanese government officials and CEOs from companies that already invest in—or are interested in exploring—opportunities in Nigeria. Discussions are expected to center on expanding collaboration in energy, infrastructure, technology, and trade.

Following his engagement in Japan, President Tinubu will land in Brasilia on 24 August, for a two-day state visit to Brazil at the invitation of President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. Scheduled to conclude on 25 August, the visit includes a bilateral meeting, a Nigeria–Brazil Business Forum, and the signing of strategic MoUs to boost cooperation in trade, agriculture, aviation, energy, and industrial development.

This diplomatic initiative builds on recent Nigeria–Brazil collaboration steps. In June 2025, both countries signed a $1 billion agreement to amplify agriculture, energy, food security, and defense, featuring mechanized farming deployment and training across Nigeria.

Previously, during a high-level visit to Abuja, the Brazilian Vice President formalized proposals to establish direct flights between Brazil and Nigeria—a move projected to significantly enhance bilateral trade, tourism, and ease business travel.

The economic dialogue has deepened through a structured Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM), underscoring mutual commitment to strengthen cooperation across sectors like agriculture, clean energy, and infrastructure. Nigeria’s Vice President characterized the alliance as essential for sustainable development and innovation-driven growth.