President Bola Tinubu has said his foreign trips are geared towards recovering or restoring Nigeria’s pride and dignity on the global stage.
Tinubu said this in a post shared via his official X handle on Thursday, following his return from diplomatic visits to Japan and Brazil.
Tinubu said he was pleased to be back home after what he described as productive engagements with foreign leaders and international business communities.
“It feels good to be back home in Nigeria after our recent engagements in Japan and Brazil,” he wrote.
“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.”
President Tinubu noted that his official visit to Japan helped deepen bilateral ties, opening pathways for investment in industry, technology, and human capital development. Meanwhile, his engagements in Brazil focused on enhancing cooperation in trade, agriculture, aviation, and finance.
He also revealed that he held meetings with Nigerian business leaders in the diaspora, encouraging them to renew their confidence in the Nigerian economy.
“This is the new Nigeria we are building together — a Nigeria built on sustainable reforms that will outlast us, not one driven by rhetoric,” he said.
“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.”
President Tinubu returned to Abuja on Thursday following the completion of his international engagements.
According to a statement by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, the presidential jet departed Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57 p.m. (local time) on Wednesday and arrived in Abuja early Thursday morning.
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