Vice President Kashim Shettima announced Nigeria’s new growth trajectory due to President Bola Tinubu’s leadership and policies, emphasizing preparations for the upcoming Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue. The dialogue aims to strengthen partnerships in agriculture, culture, and defense, with contributions from various ministers highlighting the opportunities for collaboration with Brazil.
Vice President Kashim Shettima has proclaimed that Nigeria is entering a new growth trajectory, attributed to President Bola Tinubu’s bold leadership and thoughtful policies. This sentiment was shared ahead of the forthcoming Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism. Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, is scheduled to lead a delegation to Nigeria after a decade-long hiatus, highlighting the importance of international partnerships for Nigeria’s growth across various sectors.
During a meeting at the State House in Abuja, Shettima praised the capabilities of the ministers overseeing critical sectors for the upcoming discussions. He encouraged them to prepare thoroughly, aiming for clarity and a deep understanding of the topics to be addressed. Shettima emphasized the necessity for all ministers involved to take the initiative in discussions, urging them to engage with strategic groups to ensure effective preparation for the Brazilian delegation’s visit.
Shettima elaborated on the beneficial similarities between Nigeria and Brazil and underscored the need to harness opportunities in agriculture, tourism, and military technology to realize Nigeria’s strategic vision. The Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari, highlighted the dialogue’s potential to revitalize Nigeria’s agricultural sector, pushing towards the food sovereignty goals set by the administration.
Minister of Art, Culture, Tourism, and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, spoke to the cultural ties between Nigeria and Brazil, particularly the population of Nigerian descent living in Brazil, and expressed her ministry’s commitment to expanding cultural collaboration. Plans are in motion to rebuild the Nigerian House in Brazil and organize an Orisha Festival annually.
The Minister of Defence, Muhammad Badaru, announced forthcoming defense cooperation agreements with Brazil aimed at developing production centers in Nigeria. Furthermore, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Mohammed Ali Pate, remarked on the healthcare opportunities provided by this dialogue and Nigeria’s ambition to produce its vaccines and pharmaceuticals.
Additionally, Technical Assistant to the President on Agriculture, Ms. Marion Moon, mentioned Brazil’s expertise in agriculture and the significance of the upcoming $1.1 billion Green Imperative Project for transforming Nigerian agriculture through modernization.
In summary, Nigeria, under President Bola Tinubu’s leadership, is poised for significant growth through strategic international partnerships, particularly with Brazil. The forthcoming Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue serves as a platform to bolster collaboration in vital sectors such as agriculture, culture, defense, and healthcare, fostering economic advancement. The unified efforts of Nigerian ministers point towards effective preparation and implementation of initiatives that aim to elevate Nigeria’s development agenda.
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