Nigeria and Brazil have signed a landmark bilateral agreement to deepen cooperation in agriculture, trade, and climate resilience, marking a major step in their decades-long partnership. Central to the pact is the $1 billion Green Imperative Programme, which aims to revolutionize Nigeria’s agricultural sector through mechanization, rural infrastructure, and skills development.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu described the agreement as a transformative effort to boost food production, reduce imports, and secure long-term food security. The initiative will deploy Brazilian technology and expertise to improve productivity across Nigeria’s agricultural value chains.
The agreement, signed in Abuja by officials from both governments, also includes provisions for technical training, equipment financing, and research collaboration. Brazilian authorities affirmed their commitment to supporting Nigeria’s climate-smart agriculture agenda through knowledge sharing and innovation.
The Green Imperative Programme, first launched in 2019 but delayed by administrative hurdles, is now expected to roll out in phases across Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones, directly benefiting over 100,000 farmers and agricultural workers. Officials from both sides said the pact not only deepens South-South cooperation but also strengthens economic ties between Africa’s largest economy and Latin America’s agricultural powerhouse.
