- President lands in Abuja after attending BRICS Summit in Brazil
- Nigeria urges BRICS nations to lead global climate, health reforms
- Focus on renewable energy, vaccine hubs, and climate financing
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following a two-nation diplomatic visit to Saint Lucia and Brazil, where he attended the BRICS Summit.
The President’s aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 1:30 am on Sunday, July 13, 2025.
Tinubu departed Nigeria on June 28 for a state visit to Saint Lucia before proceeding to Brazil on July 5 for the high-profile BRICS meeting.
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Confirming his arrival, the Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu wrapped up his two-week engagement on Saturday afternoon and immediately departed Brazil for Abuja.
Nigeria’s Climate and Health Push at BRICS
At the BRICS Summit, Nigeria called on member nations to spearhead a transformative global agenda tackling the twin challenges of climate change and health inequity.
“The climate emergency heeds no borders. Just like global healthcare, we fix our own problems when we work together,” Tinubu told leaders.
He lamented the disproportionate impact of climate change on Africa, citing deadly floods in Mokwa, desertification in the North, and rising sea levels in the Niger Delta as urgent concerns.
Nigeria highlighted its investment in renewable energy, including hydro and solar power, and reaffirmed its commitment to initiatives like the African Carbon Market and the Great Green Wall project.
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“Nigeria has always met its obligations under the Paris Agreement,” Tinubu said, urging BRICS nations to scale up climate financing to help developing countries balance economic growth with environmental protection.
The President also advocated for enhanced South-South health diplomacy through regional vaccine hubs, biotechnology research, and skills transfer under Nigeria’s Long-Term Vision 2050 strategy.
He stressed that the country is prepared to integrate renewable energy, urban efficiency, and climate resilience into national planning while collaborating with Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
Eyes on COP30 and Global Partnerships
“We believe COP30 must address the Global South’s right to grow economically while confronting climate change head-on,” Tinubu said.
