President Bola Tinubu has met with his Brazilian counterpart, President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
The two Presidents, who met in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, had fruitful discussions on comprehensive strengthening of bilateral ties in all fields, according to the Presidency.
A statement by Tinubu’s media aide, Ajuri Ngelale, noted that the Nigerian leader, at the meeting, emphasized the strength of Nigeria’s economic potential and influence, saying the country is witnessing a leap forward, despite some short-term reform pains, as his administration is removing all encumbrances to business.
The President further explained that his administration is investing in critical sectors of the economy like healthcare, education, and agriculture to ensure the welfare of all Nigerian citizens and to create sustainable economic prosperity for future generations.
“We have a very vibrant population of young Nigerians who are trainable, dependable, and should be empowered. The economic potential of Nigeria is enormous. We are ready to break all the walls standing in our way to progress.
“We are ready to fight corruption from top to bottom. We are ready to invest in critical sectors like healthcare, agriculture, education, infrastructure, and others. I have one of the most dedicated teams on agriculture,” he said.
