The Consul General of Brazil in Lagos, Ambassador Manual Innocencio De Lacerda Santos Jnr on Tuesday morning hosted a courtesy meeting with His Royal Majesty, Oba Ademola Olugbile Folakanmi, the Alado of Ado Awaye, and his entourage.
During the meeting, the Alado delivered a presentation on the cultural and tourism potential of Ado Awaye, particularly the world-renowned Iyake suspended lake, the only natural suspended lake in Africa.
Responding, Ambassador Santos described the timing of the engagement as auspicious, noting that a Bilateral Air Services Agreement (BASA) has already been signed between Nigeria and Brazil. He revealed that Air Peace has been designated to commence scheduled flights between Lagos and São Paulo under the agreement.
According to the envoy, the development will not only ease air connectivity but also encourage more Brazilian tourists to visit Nigeria. “When they come, they will visit Oke-Ogun to see the Iyake suspended lake, the only natural suspended lake in Africa,” Santos said.
The Consul General also received an official invitation to attend the Iyake Festival 2025, scheduled to hold between November 18 and 22.
The Alado was accompanied to the meeting by his wife, Olori Titilola Olugbile; Oloye Bola Olalere, the Amuludun of Ado Awaye; Prince Rashid Owoiya; and Imam Rasheed Basiru.
