President Bola Tinubu has assured that all bottlenecks hindering the realization of the agricultural sector’s potential will be removed to enable food sovereignty and export. During a bilateral meeting with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula Da Silva, Tinubu noted that bureaucracy contributes to delays in realizing the agricultural sector’s potential.
Nigeria is undergoing reforms to reposition the economy for global competitiveness, particularly in agriculture, where it already has a competitive advantage. President 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.
The President highlighted Brazil’s exemplary research and development services, which have made the country one of the highest producers of food and agricultural products. He expressed Nigeria’s readiness for a strong partnership and immediate action to stimulate food production. On livestock farming, President Tinubu highlighted efforts to boost investments in poultry, cattle rearing, and fisheries.
President Lula assured that all agreements with Nigeria would be regularized, and the MOUs would be updated and signed without delay during President Tinubu’s next visit. The meeting was attended by various ministers, governors, and officials from both countries, who discussed areas of collaboration and potential partnerships.
