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President Tinubu Promises to Fast-Track Nigeria's Development through Technology and Food Security

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Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has vowed to accelerate the country's growth by leveraging technology and enhancing food security, echoing the development models of emerging economies like Brazil. Speaking at a meeting with a cross-section of Nigerians living in Brazil, Tinubu emphasized his administration's commitment to transformation through innovation, reform, and inclusive growth. The president commended the vibrant Nigerian diaspora community and encouraged them to see themselves as key stakeholders in building a new Nigeria rooted in innovation, culture, and shared responsibility.

Key Takeaways:

  • President Tinubu has pledged to fast-track Nigeria's development through technology and food security, drawing inspiration from Brazil's impressive development trajectory.
  • The president described his visit to Brazil as a strategic move to deepen bilateral ties and explore opportunities for collaboration in key sectors such as technology, agriculture, and science.
  • Tinubu commended the Nigerian diaspora in Brazil for their diversity, commitment, and contribution to national development, urging them to continue supporting the country's growth.
  • The president acknowledged the difficulties citizens faced due to ongoing economic reforms but assured them that the measures were essential for long-term stability and prosperity.
  • Tinubu appealed to Nigerians, both at home and in the diaspora, to foster unity, peace, and a passion for developing a Nigeria that everybody would be proud to call home.
  • The president expressed his commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Brazil, particularly through diplomatic and cultural initiatives.
  • Governor Uba Sani of Kaduna State praised the economic policies of Tinubu's administration, stating that Nigeria now offers an environment where investors can bring in capital and repatriate profits without facing unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles or foreign exchange crisis.
  • Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Mrs. Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, urged Nigerians residing in Sao Paulo and surrounding areas to continue utilizing the existing liaison office until necessary upgrades were implemented.

Statistics:

  • Nigeria is now offering an environment where investors can bring in capital and repatriate profits without facing unnecessary bureaucratic hurdles or foreign exchange crisis.
  • The administration has cleared a $7 billion forex backlog, a major intervention.
  • 296 Nigerian postgraduate scholars are enrolled in Brazilian universities, up from three PhD students two years ago.
  • The Nigerian diaspora in Brazil has contributed significantly to national development through initiatives in agriculture, infrastructure, and direct investment.

Sources:

  • This Day, "Tinubu Departs Brazil for Abuja after 3-Day State Visit"
  • AllAfrica Global Media, "Tinubu Departs Brazil for Abuja after 3-Day State Visit"
  • This Day, "Tinubu Pledges to Fast-Track Nigeria's Development through Technology, Food Security"

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