Tinubu To Brazilian Ambassador: Direct Flights Should Be A Top Priority

President Bola Tinubu has urged the newly appointed Brazilian ambassador to Nigeria, Carlos Areias, to prioritise the establishment of direct flights between Nigeria and Brazil.

Tinubu revealed this in Abuja on Thursday after receiving the letter of credence from the Brazilian ambassador.

He reiterated his discussions with President Lula da Silva of Brazil on the matter, in February, on the margins of the African Union Summit, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

The president expressed Nigeria’s commitment to working closely with Brazil to strengthen bilateral relations and advance shared priorities, welcoming the country’s presidency of the G20 in 2024.

President Tinubu also received the letter of credence from Ghana’s high commissioner to Nigeria, retired Vice-admiral Seth Amoama

He commended Ghana’s active participation in ECOWAS and reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening relations with its West African ally.