Tinubu to Brazilian President: We’ll remove all bottlenecks to boost agriculture in Nigeria

President Bola Tinubu has vowed to remove all bottlenecks hindering Nigeria’s agricultural sector’s potential, including livestock production, to enable food sovereignty and export.

Tinubu made the vow during a bilateral meeting held with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva and some members of both countries’ cabinets at the Copacabana Forte in Brazil on Saturday, July 5, 2025.

The president noted that bureaucracy contributes to delays in realising the agricultural sector’s potential.

He informed the Brazilian leader and delegation that Nigeria was already undergoing reforms to reposition the economy for global competitiveness, particularly in agriculture, where it already has a competitive advantage.

Tinubu stated that all technicalities in agreements between the two countries will be streamlined and fast-tracked in trade, aviation, energy transition, food and agricultural development, mining, and natural resources exploration.

Tinubu, according to a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, added that Brazil’s research and development services had been exemplary for most countries, with the country being one of the highest producers of food and agricultural products.

On livestock farming, President Tinubu highlighted the efforts of his administration to boost investments in poultry, cattle rearing, and fisheries, adding that the blue economy also holds potential for long-term partnerships between Nigeria and Brazil.

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He said Nigeria was ready for a strong partnership and immediate action to stimulate food production.

The President said the subnationals have a pivotal role in food and animal production in Nigeria by complementing the federal government’s efforts to use agriculture as a significant source of employment and resource mobilisation.

Speaking, Da Silva assured that all agreements with Nigeria would be regularised, saying the MOUs would be updated and signed without delay during Tinubu’s next visit.

Da Silva noted that the lingering bureaucracy between the two countries must be removed to achieve quick results, adding that Brazil’s research and development institutions will collaborate with Nigeria to enhance livestock farming.

Governors Hyacinth Alia (Benue), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Mohammed Umar Bago (Niger), Sheriff Oborevwori (Delta), and Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), among others, attended the bilateral meeting.

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