President Bola Tinubu is a globetrotter, making one state visit to another.
He will depart Abuja on January 26 for a state visit to Turkey, one that would deepen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across multiple strategic sectors.
In an earlier statement by Special Adviser to the President on Media and Publicity, Bayo Onanuga, the visit is intended to strengthen existing ties and explore new areas of collaboration in security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation.
High-level discussions are expected to focus on finance, communications, trade, and investment. Both countries will also sign multiple Memoranda of Understanding covering scientific research, energy, technical cooperation, media and communications, military cooperation, and related protocols.
“A business forum will bring together investors from both countries to explore areas of interest during the visit,” Onanuga added.
The visit follows Turkish President Recep Erdoğan’s state visit to Nigeria in October 2021 and reflects ongoing efforts to enhance diplomatic and economic partnership.
President Tinubu will be accompanied by a delegation including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi; the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa; and the Chairman of the House Committee on Defence, Jimi Benson.
