President Bola Tinubu has said that said has pledged to fast-track Nigeria’s development through technology and food security, aligning with the success models of emerging economies like Brazil.
Speaking on Tuesday when he met with a cross-section of Nigerians resident in Brazil, the president emphasised his administration’s commitment to transforming the nation through innovation, reform, and inclusive growth.
“We must bring Nigeria to the forefront of Africa’s progress, driven by technology, food sovereignty, and the courage to change our destiny,” Tinubu declared.
The president further described his visit to Brazil as a strategic move to deepen bilateral ties and draw inspiration from the impressive development trajectory of the South American country, noting that both nations once shared similar economic starting points.
According to Tinubu, Nigeria was once like Brazil and can still achieve so much with the right energy and population.
He said, “Once upon a time, Nigeria and Brazil stood on the same level. Look at Brazil today, its technology, its food systems. We must ask ourselves: what do they have that we don’t?
“We have the brains, the energy, and the youth. We have everything we need. Now, we must act,” Tinubu said.