The Nigerian Minister of Defence, H.E. Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, CON, mni, on behalf of the Nigerian Government, signed a Defence Agreement with the Government of Brazil during the second session of the Nigeria-Brazil Strategic Dialogue Mechanism (SDM) held on Tuesday, 24th June 2025, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.

Minister Badaru signed the Agreement with Brazilian Vice President Geraldo Alckmin during the occasion.

The three-day event serves as a platform for the administration of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to explore new investment opportunities, enhance corperation in defence,Agriculture ,trade and industry, Science and Technology as well as strengthen strategic business partnerships between Nigeria and Brazil.

Other key areas covered in the agreement signed during the technical session include Renewable Energy, and Cultural Exchange.