President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday, January 26, for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, as part of efforts to strengthen bilateral relations between both countries.
The visit is aimed at deepening existing cordial ties and exploring new areas of cooperation, including security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation.
During the visit, President Tinubu and his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, are expected to hold strategic political and diplomatic talks focused on shared interests in finance, communication, trade, and investment. The engagement builds on President Erdogan’s official visit to Nigeria in October 2021.
High-level meetings between officials of both nations will take place, alongside the signing of several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs). The agreements are expected to cover areas such as scientific research, energy, technical cooperation, media and communications, military collaboration, and diplomatic protocol.
A Nigeria–Türkiye business forum will also be held to bring together investors from both countries to explore investment opportunities and strengthen private-sector collaboration.
Members of the Nigerian delegation participating in the bilateral discussions include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; the Minister of Defence, General Christopher Musa (rtd); and the Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Hon. Jimi Benson.
Other members of the entourage 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 the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
President Tinubu is expected to return to the country at the conclusion of the visit.
The visit underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening diplomatic and economic partnerships with key international allies.
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