President Tinubu Departs for Turkiye on State Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
President Tinubu Departs for Turkiye on State Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
President Tinubu Departs for Turkiye on State Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Turkiye, aimed at deepening diplomatic relations and expanding cooperation between both nations.
The visit is expected to build on existing cordial ties while opening new avenues of partnership in key sectors including security, education, social development, innovation, aviation, finance, communication, trade, and investment.
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During the visit, President Tinubu will hold strategic political and diplomatic talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and other top officials. The discussions will focus on shared values and mutual economic interests, following President Erdoğan’s official visit to Nigeria in October 2021.
The agenda also includes the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) covering scientific research, energy, technical cooperation, media and communications, military collaboration, and protocol matters. A Nigeria–Turkiye business forum will bring together investors from both countries to explore opportunities for commercial partnerships.
Members of President Tinubu’s delegation participating in the bilateral engagements include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi SAN; Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd); and Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Hon. Jimi Benson.
Others are the Minister of Women Affairs and Social Development, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim; Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
President Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria at the conclusion of the visit.
President Tinubu Departs for Turkiye on State Visit to Strengthen Bilateral Ties
