President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday addressed Nigerians in Brazil, urging them to play a role in his administration’s mission to position Nigeria at the forefront of African development.
He emphasised that the country must leverage technology, ensure food security, and embrace transformative reforms to achieve this goal.
Tinubu highlighted his visit to Brazil as a strategic effort to strengthen bilateral relations and learn from Brazil’s rapid development, noting that both nations once shared similar economic standings.
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“We have the brains, the energy, and the youth,” he said, questioning what Brazil has that Nigeria lacks. “We have everything we need. Now, we must act.”
The President commended the Nigerian diaspora for their dynamism and urged them to see themselves as vital partners in building a new Nigeria based on shared responsibility and innovation.
He acknowledged the hardship caused by ongoing economic reforms, but insisted that these difficult changes are necessary for long-term stability and prosperity.
Tinubu likened the reforms to “bitter medicine” that will ultimately cure the nation’s economic ills.
He stressed his government’s commitment to forging international partnerships to unlock Nigeria’s potential in manufacturing, technology, and culture.
Tinubu called for unity, peace, and passion among all Nigerians, both at home and abroad, to build a nation everyone can be proud of.
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He invoked Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka as an example of a visionary who continues to work for a better Nigeria, stating, “we have no excuse. The dream must be realised. The time is now.”
