ADAMS SEEKS BETTER COLLABORATION WITH BRAZIL ON CULTURAL TOURISM

‘For instance, travelling to Brazil takes at least, six hours, and there is no direct flight to the country, I urge the government to discuss with the airlines, so as to provide Nigerians with a direct flight. This will attracts tourists and investors from other parts of the world. It will also open the country tourism space, spreading to other neighbouring countries in Africa, and they will all benefit from the arrangements”, he advised.

Speaking, Consul General of Brazil, Lagos, Flavio R. Bonzanini, expressed satisfaction at the visit, stating that Brazilian government is ready and committed to provide better opportunities for Nigerians, in all areas, including education, agriculture and commerce.

The Diplomat said also that the Yorubas have a history of good culture, and tradition, adding that government has engaged scholars who come to Nigeria to learn about Yoruba history, Language, culture and tradition.

“I am delighted to meet with you today because your visit is certainly the beginning of a lasting relationship and I hope it will be of great benefit to the two countries’.

Director in charge of culture and education, at the embassy, Adeniran Arimoro, spoke about the scholarship programmes sponsored by the Brazilian government,explaining that the programme was established in 1912, but it started fully In Nigeria in1960, saying about 60 countries are presently benefiting from the programme.

“We are poised to use the platform to foster peace across the world, that is one of the ways we can appreciate the culture of the different countries across the world Arimoro’, said