Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin arrived in Abuja on Tuesday for the second session of the Nigeria–Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM), a high-level engagement aimed at deepening bilateral ties and expanding cooperation across key sectors.
Alckmin, accompanied by his wife Maria Lúcia Alckmin, was received at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport by top Nigerian government officials. Welcoming the Brazilian delegation were Deputy Chief of Staff to the President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan Hadejia; Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole; Minister of Livestock Development, Idi Mukhtar Maiha; and Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Senator Abubakar Kyari.
The visit marks the beginning of a three-day summit that is expected to yield the signing of over 30 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering defence cooperation, agricultural technology, energy, health, education, and cultural exchange.
Vice President Kashim Shettima will host Vice President Alckmin during his stay, with both leaders expected to participate in a series of joint events. These include the formal opening of the Strategic Dialogue at the State House Conference Centre, Abuja, and a joint press briefing by the foreign ministers of both nations.
A gala dinner hosted by Shettima will also be held in honour of the Brazilian delegation.
According to the Office of the Vice President, the SDM serves as a framework for strategic cooperation, aimed at fostering mutually beneficial partnerships between the two countries.
Speaking at the reception, Senator Hadejia highlighted the significance of the visit to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s “Renewed Hope Agenda.”
“This dialogue is a pivotal moment in our efforts to strengthen South–South partnerships,” he said. “Brazil’s expertise in agribusiness, energy transition, and industrial innovation aligns with Nigeria’s development priorities and our national vision.”
The ongoing talks are expected to bolster diplomatic and economic collaboration between Africa’s largest economy and Latin America’s largest country.
