By Abdul Lauya
President Bola Tinubu arrived in Abuja early Thursday morning after week-long diplomatic engagements in Japan and Brazil.
The President had departed Nigeria last week to attend the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD) in Yokohama, Japan.
In Japan, Tinubu held talks with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Japanese investors, and African leaders on trade, energy, and infrastructure partnerships.
The visit also featured Nigeria’s participation in multilateral sessions where Tinubu pushed for deeper Japan-Africa collaboration and technology transfer.
From Japan, Tinubu flew to Brasília, Brazil, on Monday, August 25, for a state visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations.
He was received with full military honours at the Palácio do Planalto before meeting President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
Both leaders witnessed the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding covering aviation, agriculture, foreign affairs, and science and technology.
The trip saw Tinubu accompanied by senior ministers and diplomats, underscoring the administration’s push for foreign investment and global partnerships.
Supporters argue the visits will unlock new opportunities in trade, technology, and food security crucial for Nigeria’s economic revival.
Critics, however, question the frequency and cost of such foreign trips, noting this was the third elaborate presidential shuttle in nine months.
Analysts say the ultimate test will be whether the signed agreements and foreign pledges translate into tangible benefits for Nigerians at home.
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