During his Brazil visit, President Tinubu received full state honours in a ceremony hosted by President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva.
On Monday, Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu received a warm and prestigious welcome in Brazil’s capital, Brasília. The official ceremony took place at the Planalto Palace, the country’s presidential office and seat of executive power.
Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva extends formal honor
Brazil’s President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, personally hosted Tinubu in a formal state reception filled with diplomatic symbolism. The event featured full military honors, including a traditional parade and salute, as a mark of high-level diplomatic respect.
This form of welcome is customarily reserved for visiting heads of state and international dignitaries.
The atmosphere reflected mutual respect between Nigeria and Brazil, highlighting the potential for stronger South-South cooperation. Tinubu’s visit comes at a time of growing global dialogue between developing nations across Africa and Latin America.
Brazil visit, its significance
Bayo Onanuga, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to President Tinubu, confirmed the event in a public statement. He shared the news on X (formerly Twitter), emphasizing the significance of Brazil’s honor for Nigeria’s head of state.
According to reports, the official ceremony took place on August 25, 2025, under full diplomatic protocols and military tradition. The event signifies deepening diplomatic and strategic ties between the two major economies of the Global South.
