President Tinubu Embarks on State Visit to Turkey to Strengthen Bilateral Ties

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Monday for an official state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, aimed at deepening diplomatic and economic relations between the two nations.

The visit, announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, will focus on expanding cooperation in areas including security, education, trade, investment, aviation, and innovation.

This trip reciprocates the state visit made to Nigeria by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in October 2021.

During the visit, high-level discussions are expected to cover shared interests in finance, communication, and military cooperation. Both nations are also set to sign several Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) spanning scientific research, energy, technical collaboration, media, and defense protocols.

A business forum will also be organized, bringing together investors from Nigeria and Turkey to explore commercial opportunities

President Tinubu will be accompanied by a high-ranking delegation including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; the Attorney General and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); the Minister of Defence, Gen. Christopher Musa (retd); and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, among other senior officials.

The President is scheduled to return to Nigeria upon the conclusion of the visit.