President Bola Tinubu has likened his administration’s reforms to “bitter medicine” but insisted they are necessary to secure long-term stability and prosperity.
Speaking to Nigerians during his visit to Brazil on Wednesday, Tinubu said his government is determined to position Nigeria at the forefront of Africa’s progress through technology, food security, and innovation.
He explained that Nigeria could learn from Brazil’s economic trajectory, noting that both countries once had similar starting points.
“Once upon a time, Nigeria and Brazil stood on the same level. Look at Brazil today, its technology and food systems. We have the brains, the energy, and the youth. We have everything we need now we must act,” the President said in a statement issued by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga.
Tinubu described the trip to Brazil as a strategic effort to strengthen bilateral ties and draw lessons from the South American nation’s development journey.
He also praised the Nigerian diaspora community in Brazil, calling them active partners in building a new Nigeria.
“You are the pride of our nation. Your diversity and commitment reflect the Nigeria we are working to build. I salute you all,” he told them.
The President added that his government was laying the groundwork for global partnerships in manufacturing, technology, and cultural exchange.
He stressed that unity, peace, and shared responsibility are vital to realising Nigeria’s potential.
“If Wole Soyinka, at over 90, can still dream and act, then we have no excuse. The dream must be realised. The time is now,” he said.
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