After wrapping up his activities at the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) in Japan, President Bola Tinubu has departed the country for Brazil on a state visit.
The President departed Yokohama, Japan, on Thursday night, bound for Brasília, the capital city of Brazil, where he will begin his state visit on August 24.
While in Japan, he attended the opening ceremony and plenary of the 9th Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) on August 20, held bilateral meetings, and rounded off with an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community on Thursday night.
During the meeting, the President urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to contribute their expertise and resources to the country’s growth and stability.
He noted that national development could not be left to government alone, but required a shared sense of responsibility between citizens at home and abroad.
“I am happy to listen to you. I’m happy to report that many of our people are returning home. Yes, for economic reasons, some people might decide to stay away.
“It’s a fundamental right of the individual, but for the economic growth and opportunity available in Nigeria, don’t stay away.
“Your contribution is very much needed. If you stay away, who will build it?” Tinubu asked.
He added: “If we don’t join hands and work together, then we’ve lost the hope of being the leaders we are supposed to be.”
Persecondnews learnt that Tinubu is set to make a brief stopover in Los Angeles, California, USA, en route to Brazil.
This stopover is expected to facilitate diplomatic engagements with key regional stakeholders.
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