President Bola Tinubu is set to depart Abuja for Turkey on Monday for an official state visit, the Presidential Spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed in a statement on Sunday. The visit underscores Nigeria’s commitment to deepening diplomatic relations with key international partners and promoting bilateral cooperation in strategic sectors.
According to Onanuga, the visit is aimed at strengthening the already cordial ties between Nigeria and Turkey while exploring new avenues of collaboration. Key areas of focus will include security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation. These sectors are seen as critical to both countries’ growth and reflect Nigeria’s broader foreign policy objectives of fostering mutually beneficial partnerships.
The state visit comes at a time when Nigeria is seeking to expand its international alliances to address domestic and regional challenges, particularly in the areas of security and economic development. Collaboration with Turkey, a country with a growing global influence, is expected to provide opportunities for technological exchange, investment, and capacity building.
During the visit, President Tinubu is expected to hold bilateral talks with his Turkish counterpart, attend formal engagements, and participate in discussions with business and educational leaders to explore collaborative initiatives. The visit also offers a platform to discuss joint strategies for addressing global and regional issues, including counterterrorism efforts and socio-economic development projects.
Officials say the outcome of the visit could result in strengthened partnerships, new agreements, and expanded cooperation that will contribute to Nigeria’s long-term development and reinforce its international presence.
