President Bola Ahmed Tinubu left Abuja today for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, in a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.
The President departed from the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, accompanied by senior government officials, including members of his cabinet and key security advisers.
According to the Presidency, the visit will focus on enhancing cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, security, education, technology, and infrastructure development. A Nigeria–Türkiye business forum is also expected to take place, providing a platform for investors and business leaders from both countries to explore partnership opportunities.
This visit builds on previous engagements between Nigeria and Türkiye, including a visit to Nigeria by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and reflects both countries’ commitment to expanding collaboration across strategic sectors.
The President’s schedule is expected to include high-level meetings with Turkish officials, as well as discussions on agreements that will deepen political, economic, and security cooperation. A return date to Nigeria has not yet been announced.
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President Tinubu Departs Abuja for State Visit to Turkey
Abuja — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu left Abuja today for a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye, in a move aimed at strengthening diplomatic and economic ties between the two nations.
The President departed from the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja, accompanied by senior government officials, including members of his cabinet and key security advisers.
According to the Presidency, the visit will focus on enhancing cooperation in areas such as trade and investment, security, education, technology, and infrastructure development. A Nigeria–Türkiye business forum is also expected to take place, providing a platform for investors and business leaders from both countries to explore partnership opportunities.
This visit builds on previous engagements between Nigeria and Türkiye, including a visit to Nigeria by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, and reflects both countries’ commitment to expanding collaboration across strategic sectors.
The President’s schedule is expected to include high-level meetings with Turkish officials, as well as discussions on agreements that will deepen political, economic, and security cooperation. A return date to Nigeria has not yet been announced.
