President Recep Tayyip Erdogan of Turkiye has set an ambitious $5 billion trade target with Nigeria, unveiling plans to expand Turkish investments across sectors including energy, defence, education, and trade. The announcement came during his state visit to Ankara, alongside President Bola Tinubu.
The leaders agreed to establish a Joint Economy and Trade Committee to drive investment, enhance cooperation, and unlock economic opportunities. Erdogan also pledged Turkiye’s support in Nigeria’s fight against terrorism, sharing experience in military training and intelligence to tackle insurgency in the Sahel region.
President Tinubu praised the Turkish commitment, highlighting its potential to promote inclusive economic growth, stability, and prosperity for vulnerable populations. The visit concluded with the signing of nine bilateral agreements, covering defence cooperation, diaspora policy, halal infrastructure, higher education, media, and social development initiatives.
This landmark partnership signals a new era of strategic collaboration, trade expansion, and strengthened security ties, positioning Nigeria as a key hub for Turkish investments in Africa.
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