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Abuja: President Bola Tinubu will depart the nation’s capital on Monday for a state visit to Türkiye. The trip underscores Nigeria’s commitment to strengthening bilateral ties with Ankara, with discussions expected to focus on trade, investment, energy cooperation, and regional security.
This is contained in a statement issued by Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, on Sunday in Abuja.
The visit is aimed at strengthening cordial relations between Nigeria and Türkiye and exploring cooperation in security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid an official visit to Nigeria from October 19 to October 20, 2021.
During Tinubu’s visit, both countries will hold strategic political and diplomatic discussions on shared interests in finance, communications, trade, and investment.
The programme includes meetings between high-ranking officials of both nations and the signing of memoranda of understanding in key sectors.
The MoUs, which are formal agreements outlining key areas of collaboration, will cover scientific research, energy, technical cooperation, media and communications, military cooperation, and protocol.
A business forum connecting investors from Nigeria and Türkiye will also be held, enabling participants to explore mutual opportunities.
Members of the President’s entourage include the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, and Attorney General, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN.
Joining the delegation are the Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa; Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Hon. Jimi Benson; and Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo.
Also attending are the Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim; Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; and National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu.
Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Mohammed Mohammed is also part of the delegation.
Tinubu is expected to return to the country at the conclusion of the visit.
