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Nigeria and Türkiye have reached an agreement to fast-track cooperation in trade, energy and defence to boost jobs, investment and shared prosperity.
The development was announced by President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday through his official X handle during his State visit to Ankara in Türkiye.
The president revealed that key areas of his discussions with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan included deepening bilateral relations and delivering tangible economic benefits for citizens of both nations.
“President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan and I reaffirmed our shared ambition, which speaks directly to jobs, investment and opportunity for our people.
“We are creating a clear pathway to a five-billion-dollar trade volume between Nigeria and Türkiye.
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“Our conversations were practical and forward-looking: trade and investment, energy, education, defence cooperation, peace and security.
“The creation of a Joint Economy and Trade Committee will unlock new flows of capital.
“I welcome President Erdoğan’s recognition of Nigeria’s reform momentum, particularly in the energy sector.
“We are determined to build an economy that works for everyone, including the most vulnerable,” Tinubu stated.
