President Bola Tinubu will leave Abuja on Monday for a state visit to Türkiye, a Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, confirmed on Sunday.
The visit aims to strengthen diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Türkiye and explore collaboration in sectors including security, education, innovation, social development and aviation.
During the trip, Nigerian and Turkish officials are scheduled to hold high-level political and economic discussions, covering trade, investment, communications, and finance. The visit will also see the signing of several memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in areas such as scientific research, energy, technical cooperation, media, military cooperation and protocol.
A Nigeria–Türkiye business forum will convene investors from both countries to explore opportunities for mutual growth and partnership.
The Nigerian delegation includes key government officials such as the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amb. Yusuf Tuggar; Attorney General, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Minister of Defence, retired Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd); Chairman, House Committee on Defence, Hon. Jimi Benson; Minister of Interior, Mr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo; Minister of Women Affairs, Hajiya Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim; Minister of Culture and Creative Economy, Hannatu Musawa; National Security Adviser, Malam Nuhu Ribadu; and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Amb. Mohammed Mohammed.
President Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria at the end of the visit.
