President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed a landmark Bilateral Air Service Agreement (BASA) with Brazil, paving the way for direct air connections between Nigeria and South America’s largest economy.

The agreement was concluded on Monday during Tinubu’s official state visit to Brasília.

Media aide to the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Tunde Moshood, disclosed this in a statement.

At the signing ceremony in Brasília, witnessed by President Tinubu and his Brazilian counterpart, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, Nigeria’s Aviation Minister, Festus Keyamo, signed on behalf of Nigeria, while Brazil’s Minister of Transport, Silvio Costa Filho, signed for his country.

According to the statement, the BASA establishes a framework for direct flights between the two nations, with the potential to boost trade, tourism, investment, and diplomatic ties.

It added that, “It also marks a key step in Nigeria’s broader efforts to strengthen international partnerships and improve global connectivity.”

Tinubu’s delegation to Brazil included Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun; Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Bianca Ojukwu; Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Abubakar Kyari; as well as other senior government officials.

The Brazilian President welcomed the agreement, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to expanding cooperation with Nigeria in aviation, agriculture, and infrastructure.

He described the BASA as a reflection of the strong ties between both countries and an opportunity to deepen economic and cultural collaboration.

Tinubu is also expected to hold talks with key Brazilian leaders, including the President of the Senate, the President of the Chamber of Deputies, and the President of the Supreme Federal Court.

The statement reads, “The ongoing state visit will also see President Tinubu meeting the President of the Brazilian Senate at the National Congress, the President of the Chamber of Deputies, and the President of the Supreme Federal Court.

The working visit, which continues tomorrow, will also feature high-level engagements between Nigerian and Brazilian delegations across various sectors, underscoring both nations’ commitment to building a future of mutual growth and prosperity.”

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