President Bola Tinubu has congratulated President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil on his re-election for a record fourth term.
In a statement on October 26, 2026, Tinubu said Lula’s renewed mandate offers an opportunity to strengthen the longstanding friendship and historical ties between Nigeria and Brazil.
“I congratulate my friend, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of Brazil, on his re-election for a record fourth term,” Tinubu said.
“Your renewed mandate offers an opportunity to strengthen the longstanding friendship and historical ties between Nigeria and Brazil.”
Tinubu said as two leading nations of the Global South, Nigeria and Brazil can promote economic integration and advance shared interests in a rapidly changing global order.
“I look forward to expanding cooperation in trade and investment, agriculture and food security, energy, oil and gas, manufacturing, science and technology, education, aviation, and cultural exchange,” he said.
He affirmed Nigeria’s commitment to working with Brazil to strengthen multilateral cooperation.
“I affirm Nigeria’s continued commitment to working with Brazil to strengthen multilateral cooperation and advance shared priorities in Africa, South America, and across the Global South.”
“On behalf of the people of Nigeria, I wish you a successful new term in office,” the President added.
