President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday for Brazil, where he is expected to commence a state visit on Sunday, August 24.
According to official sources, the President will make a brief stopover in Los Angeles, United States, before proceeding to BrasÃlia, the Brazilian capital.
Tinubu’s South America-bound leg follows the conclusion of his engagements in Japan, where he participated in the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9).
The high-level summit, held on August 20, brought together African and Japanese leaders to discuss deepening cooperation on economic development, investment, and innovation.
While in Japan, the President also held a series of bilateral meetings with Japanese officials and international partners.
His visit culminated in an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community in Japan, where he urged them to contribute actively to national development and consider returning home to support the country’s growth.
President Tinubu had begun his two-nation diplomatic trip on August 15, departing Abuja with an initial stopover in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, before arriving in Yokohama on August 18.
In Brazil, the President is expected to meet with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, engage in business and diplomatic forums, and explore areas of collaboration in trade, agriculture, energy transition, and regional security.
