President Bola Tinubu, on Saturday night, returned to Abuja after a state visit to the Republic of Türkiye.
The President arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, at about 8:55pm local time.
As the tradition, President Tinubu was received on arrival in Abuja by senior government officials.
The visit, which featured high-level diplomatic, economic and security engagements, culminated in the signing of multiple bilateral agreements aimed at deepening relations between Nigeria and Türkiye, including a renewed trade push targeting a $5 billion trade volume.
Recall that the Presidebt had departed Abuja on Monday, January 26, for the state visit, following an invitation by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, with discussions focused on trade, investment, security, energy, education and defence cooperation.
During the visit, Nigeria and Türkiye agreed to establish a Joint Economy and Trade Committee to drive the expansion of trade relations and support Turkish investments in Nigeria, as both countries reaffirmed commitment to achieving a $5 billion trade target.
At a joint press briefing in Ankara, President Erdogan praised President Tinubu’s determination to attract foreign investment, noting that the presence of several Nigerian ministers and top government officials underscored Nigeria’s seriousness in strengthening economic ties.
