Nigeria to Sign Over 30 Strategic MoUs with Brazil as VP Alckmin Begins State Visit

Nigeria is poised to sign more than 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Brazil, spanning a wide range of strategic sectors, as the second session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) commenced in Abuja on Tuesday.

Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin, accompanied by his wife Maria Lúcia Alckmin and a high-powered delegation, was officially received by Vice President Kashim Shettima at the State House Conference Centre. The visit marks the beginning of a three-day engagement aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and unlocking new avenues for cooperation between both nations.

“This visit is a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” said Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia, during the airport reception. “Brazil’s experience in agribusiness, clean energy, and industrial growth aligns seamlessly with our national priorities.”

The delegation was also welcomed by key figures in government, including the Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari; and Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha, alongside governors, presidential aides, and members of both countries' diplomatic corps.

Over the next three days, the summit will serve as a launchpad for renewed investment flows, technical cooperation, and strategic policy dialogues designed to enhance economic development and mutual growth.

Key highlights of the visit include:

• Opening Ceremony: The Strategic Dialogue kicked off Tuesday morning at the State House Conference Centre.

• Joint Press Conference: Foreign Ministers of Nigeria and Brazil are scheduled to address the press Tuesday afternoon.

• Gala Dinner: Vice President Shettima will host a state banquet Tuesday evening in honour of the visiting Brazilian delegation.

The Nigeria-Brazil SDM underscores a growing commitment by both countries to harness the power of South-South cooperation in advancing their shared development goals