TINUBU RETURNS TO NIGERIA AFTER STATE VISIT TO TÜRKIYE

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By Aishat Momoh. O.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Nigeria following the conclusion of his state visit to the Republic of Türkiye.

The presidential aircraft, an Airbus A330, touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at about 8:55 p.m. on Saturday. The President’s arrival was confirmed in a brief statement issued by the Presidency to State House correspondents.

President Tinubu’s visit, which commenced on Tuesday, featured high-level bilateral engagements with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The discussions culminated in the signing of nine bilateral agreements covering key areas such as defence, energy, security cooperation, research and other strategic sectors.

According to the Presidency, the talks focused on strengthening diplomatic, economic and security ties between Nigeria and Türkiye, while exploring opportunities for deeper collaboration in areas of mutual interest.

Members of the Nigerian delegation on the trip included the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Maitama Tuggar; the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi; the Minister of Defence, retired General Christopher Musa; and the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu.

The visit is expected to further enhance Nigeria–Türkiye relations and expand cooperation across critical sectors.