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Nigerian President Tinubu to visit Türkiye to strengthen bilateral ties

Chairperson of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reacts while addressing the ECOWAS head of states and government in Abujai July 30, 2023. (AFP Photo)
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Chairperson of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and President of Nigeria, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, reacts while addressing the ECOWAS head of states and government in Abujai July 30, 2023. (AFP Photo)
January 26, 2026 02:24 PM GMT+03:00

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart for an official state visit to Türkiye on Monday to strengthen bilateral relations and expand cooperation across multiple sectors, the Nigerian presidency announced on X.

The visit will focus on cooperation in areas including security, education, social development, innovation and aviation, according to a statement from the Nigerian presidency.

Strategic talks on finance, communications, trade and investment between the two countries are expected during the visit.

Nigerian president Bola Tinubu, who currently heads the Economic Community of the West African States (ECOWAS). (AFP Photo)
Nigerian president Bola Tinubu, who currently heads the Economic Community of the West African States (ECOWAS). (AFP Photo)

MoUs expected in energy, military cooperation and scientific research

Meetings between high-ranking officials of both nations will be held during the visit. Memorandums of understanding are expected to be signed in scientific research, energy, technical cooperation, media and communications, military cooperation and protocol.

Both countries will engage in strategic political and diplomatic discussions on shared values in finance, communication, trade and investment, the presidency said.

A business forum will bring together investors from both countries to explore areas of interest during Tinubu's visit.

The visit follows President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's official visit to Nigeria from Oct. 19-20, 2021.

January 26, 2026 02:24 PM GMT+03:00
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