The presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga disclosed this, saying the Nigerian president flew in from Los Angeles, United States and was warmly welcomed by Brazilian officials including, Ambassador Carlos Sérgio Sobral Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East and Ambassador Carlos José Areias Moreno Garcete, Ambassador of Brazil to Nigeria.

Nigeria’s Minister of State, Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu, was also at the Air Base reception.

Other ministers, heads of key government agencies, and private sector members, who will participate in a string of bilateral talks and agreement signings, later welcomed President Tinubu to his hotel.

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Onanuga said, “The official welcoming ceremony, with full military honours, will take place on Monday at the Planalto Palace.

“At the Planalto, Tinubu and the President of the Federative Republic of Brazil, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, will hold a tête-à-tête, followed by expanded bilateral meetings attended by senior officials of both governments.

“The leaders will witness the signing of Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) and address a joint press conference afterwards.

“He will also participate in the Nigeria-Brazil Business Forum as part of a packed programme in Brasília on Monday.”

Source: Channels