According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President will make a brief stopover in Los Angeles before continuing to the Brazilian capital.
Tinubu’s two-nation trip began on August 15, when he left Abuja, making a stop in Dubai before arriving in Yokohama on August 18.
While in Japan, the President participated in the opening ceremony and plenary of the ninth Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD9) on August 20. He also held bilateral meetings with global leaders and concluded his engagements with an interactive session with members of the Nigerian community in Japan on Thursday night.
During the session, Tinubu urged Nigerians in the Diaspora to support national development with their expertise and resources, stressing that the growth and stability of the country required collective responsibility.
“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?” he asked.
He further emphasized unity and cooperation, stating: “If we don’t join hands and work together, then we’ve lost the hope of being the leaders we are supposed to be.”
With his departure from Japan, Tinubu now turns his diplomatic focus to Brazil, where discussions are expected to center on trade, investment, and bilateral relations between both countries.
