President Bola Tinubu departed Abuja on Monday for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and expanding cooperation across key sectors.
A statement issued on Sunday in Abuja by the presidential spokesperson, Mr. Bayo Onanuga, said the visit is designed to deepen diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Türkiye, while exploring new areas of collaboration, particularly in security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation.
Onanuga said the visit will also provide an opportunity for both countries to engage in high-level political and diplomatic discussions on shared interests, including finance, communications, trade, and investment.
Tinubu’s visit follows an official trip to Nigeria by Turkish President Recep Erdoğan, who visited the country from October 19 to 20, 2021, underscoring the growing relationship between both nations.
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During the state visit, senior officials from Nigeria and Türkiye are expected to hold a series of meetings, culminating in the signing of several memoranda of understanding covering strategic areas, such as scientific research, energy, technical cooperation, media and communications, military collaboration, and diplomatic protocol.
The programme also includes a Nigeria–Türkiye business forum, which will bring together investors and business leaders from both countries to explore opportunities for trade partnerships and investment growth.
Members of the President’s delegation include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar, the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, and the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa.
Others are the Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Jimi Benson, Minister of Interior, Mr. Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Women Affairs, Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa, and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.
Also on the delegation is the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
