Nigeria and Türkiye have stepped up efforts to deepen military and defence cooperation following high-level talks between Nigeria’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, and his Turkish counterpart, Hakan Fidan, in Ankara.
The meeting, held ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s state visit to Türkiye, also focused on expanding political, economic, security and multilateral relations between both countries.
In a statement issued on Monday in Abuja by Tuggar’s Special Adviser on Media and Communication Strategy, Alkasim Abdulkadir, the minister said the engagement reflects the growing strategic partnership between Nigeria and Türkiye.
According to the statement, both ministers reviewed existing bilateral relations and identified new areas of collaboration, with particular emphasis on defence and military cooperation, including opportunities within the defence industry.
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Tuggar also highlighted the need to boost bilateral trade and investment, especially in sectors attractive to Turkish firms such as construction, manufacturing, energy and infrastructure. Both sides agreed on the importance of structured public–private sector engagement to unlock further economic potential.
On security, the ministers underscored the need for closer collaboration to address shared challenges, while Fidan commended Nigeria’s role in promoting regional peace and stability in West Africa.
The visit—Tuggar’s first official trip to Türkiye—signals a deepening partnership anchored on sovereignty, institutional cooperation and pragmatic engagement, with both countries expressing confidence in stronger ties going forward.
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