President Bola Tinubu has explained that his foreign trips are designed to restore Nigeria’s pride and dignity on the global stage while securing opportunities that will benefit citizens.

Naijaonpoint reports that the President stated this in a post on his official 𝕏 handle on Thursday, shortly after returning from diplomatic visits to Japan and Brazil.

Tinubu expressed satisfaction with what he described as “productive engagements” with world leaders and international business communities.

He wrote, “It feels good to be back home in Nigeria after our recent engagements in Japan and Brazil.

“In 2023, you entrusted me with the responsibility of restoring our pride and dignity on the global stage, and I remain fully committed to that mission. Every handshake, every agreement, and every meeting is guided by one goal: to secure opportunities that translate into growth, jobs, and prosperity for Nigerians.”

According to the President, his official visit to Japan helped deepen bilateral ties, opening pathways for investment in industry, technology, and human capital development.

He added that discussions in Brazil centred on strengthening cooperation in trade, agriculture, aviation, and finance.

Tinubu also revealed that he met with Nigerian business leaders in the diaspora during the trip, urging them to renew their confidence in the Nigerian economy.

He added, “This is the new Nigeria we are building together — a Nigeria built on sustainable reforms that will outlast us, not one driven by rhetoric.

“A Nigeria that is confident abroad, resilient at home, and committed to creating value for every citizen, both within and outside our borders. The journey is not without challenges, but with unity of purpose and the courage to reform, I firmly believe the best is on the horizon.”

Naijaonpoint recall that Tinubu returned to Abuja on Thursday morning after his international engagements.

According to a statement by his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, the presidential jet departed Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57 p.m. local time on Wednesday. It touched down in Abuja in the early hours of Thursday.