August 22, 2025
President Bola Tinubu departing Yokohama for Brazil State Visit

President Tinubu leaves Japan for Brazil to begin State Visit on August 24

President Bola Tinubu leaves Yokohama, Japan, for Brazil via Los Angeles on a State Visit beginning 24 August, following TICAD9 participation in Japan.
Abuja, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday for Brazil to begin his State Visit on Sunday, August 24.The flight includes a stopover in Los Angeles before continuing to Brasília, the Brazilian capital.

Tinubu departs Japan after TICAD9 participation

The President attended the opening ceremony and plenary session of the Ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) on August 20.

He also held high-level bilateral meetings during the visit in Japan.

Tinubu State Visit Brazil: Travel Itinerary and Stopover

President Tinubu left Abuja on August 15, with a brief stopover in Dubai, before arriving in Yokohama on August 18.


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The Los Angeles stopover precedes his direct journey to Brasília, where state engagements are scheduled.

Engagement with Nigerian community in Japan

On Thursday night, Tinubu met with the Nigerian diaspora in Japan for an interactive session.

The meetings followed multiple bilateral discussions with Japanese officials.

Tinubu State Visit Brazil: Diplomatic Objectives

The visit is expected to reinforce trade, energy, education, and cultural ties with Brazil.

Officials confirmed that the President aims to strengthen future Nigeria-Brazil relations.

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Meetings in Brasília are anticipated to expand collaboration in agriculture, technology, and climate adaptation.

Observers suggest the visit will promote people-to-people exchanges and economic partnerships.

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