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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is en route to Abuja from Brazil following his state visit, which focused on strengthening relations between Nigeria and Brazil.
The presidential jet took off from Brasília International Airport Air Force Base at 12:57 pm (local time).
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Carlos Duarte, Secretary for Africa and the Middle East and Carlos Garcete, Ambassador of Brazil to Nigeria, were present at the airport to bid farewell to the President.
The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu and other government officials were also at the airport.
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A guard of honour, led by Cel Nicolas, a colonel, was part of the brief departure ceremony.
President Tinubu arrived in Brasília early on Monday, August 25, for the strategic diplomatic engagement.
After his arrival, Brazil rolled out the red carpet and accorded the Nigerian leader full military honours at the Palácio do Planalto.
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President Tinubu later met with President Luiz da Silva and senior Brazilian officials.
Both leaders witnessed the signing of five Memoranda of Understanding, covering aviation, foreign affairs, science and technology, and agriculture—key sectors in Nigeria’s development agenda.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
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