Brazil’s Vice President, Geraldo Alckmin, alongside his wife, Maria Lúcia Alckmin, arrived in Nigeria on Tuesday morning at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, officially marking the start of the second session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM).
This high-level visit is seen as a milestone in Nigeria’s South-South diplomacy, with expectations for transformative outcomes across key economic and development sectors.
The Brazilian delegation was warmly received by senior Nigerian officials, including the Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hadejia; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Dr. Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Maiha; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari, among others.
Speaking during the welcome ceremony, Senator Hadejia described the visit as “a pivotal moment in Nigeria’s Renewed Hope Agenda,” stressing the strategic value of strengthening bilateral ties with Brazil.
“This dialogue mechanism reflects our commitment to harnessing South-South cooperation that produces real, measurable benefits for our people,” he noted.
“Brazil’s global leadership in agribusiness, energy transition, and industrial development aligns perfectly with Nigeria’s national priorities.”
The three-day summit is expected to culminate in the signing of over 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering critical areas, including defence cooperation, agricultural technology transfer, energy partnerships, and cultural exchange programs.
The dialogue reaffirms both countries’ commitment to deeper collaboration, positioning Nigeria and Brazil as key players in shaping a more integrated and prosperous Global South.