Nigeria Will Replicate Brazil’s Model To Boost Food Security – President Tinubu
Written by News Desk on August 27, 2025
The Federal Government is to embrace a Brazilian economic model to ensure national development through food security and technology.
The president disclosed this while speaking to some Nigerians resident in Brazil,
The President, while stating that he aimed at fast-trackíng the nation’s development through technology and food security, taking a cue from a Brazilian template ,said he would explore development through innovation, reform, and all- inclusive growth.
“We must bring Nigeria to the forefront of Africa’s progress, driven by technology, food sovereignty, and the courage to change our destiny,” Tinubu declared.
President Tinubu expressed shock that Nigeria was once growing at par with Brazil but was worried where and how Nigeria got it wrong.
“We have the brains, the energy, and the youth. We have everything we need. Now, we must act.” he said.
President Tinubu also urged Nigerians in diaspora to see themselves as stakeholders in building a new Nigeria for the betterment of all .
“You are the pride of our nation. Your diversity, your commitment — it reflects the Nigeria we are working to build. I salute you all,” he said.
The President said his government was doing all to ensure Nigeria made gains from global partnerships.
Chairman of the Brazilian chapter of Nigerians in Diaspora, Chika Emmanuel, gave assurance of the diaspora’s active support for national development.
“What we’re saying, sir, is that here through the diaspora, we would like to be a channel to this national development. In that regard, we have started, we have actually been doing that for quite some time now in the area of agriculture, infrastructure, and of course, looking for direct investment back home.
“To be able to do that, I’ve also recognized, Your Excellency, sir, that human resources in terms of education is what we strongly need to be able to prepare the younger ones for tomorrow so that they can return home and participate.
“What I have done, Your Excellency, is that in the past year and a half since after my election, we had three PhD students at that time. And right now, in one year and a half, we have 296 here in Brazil. And all on scholarships, sir.” Chika said.
In attendance at the meeting were top government functionaries including Deputy President of the Senate, Barau Jibrin, Governor of Plateau State, Caleb Mutfwang, as well as Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris.
