Tinubu, Erdoğan Pledges Five-Billion-Dollar Trade Volume Between Nigeria, Türkiye

Tinubu and Erdoğan Pledge $5 Billion Trade Volume Between Nigeria and Türkiye

In a landmark diplomatic engagement, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan of Türkiye have reaffirmed their shared ambition to establish a clear pathway toward achieving a five-billion-dollar trade volume between the two nations.

This pledge was made during President Tinubu’s state visit to Ankara, where both leaders emphasized the importance of jobs, investment, and opportunities for their citizens as the foundation of this economic vision.

President Tinubu described the discussions as practical and forward-looking, covering a wide range of sectors including trade and investment, energy, education, defence cooperation, peace, and security.

A key outcome of the talks was the creation of a Joint Economy and Trade Committee, designed to unlock new flows of capital and deepen Turkish investment in Nigeria.

Tinubu welcomed Erdoğan’s recognition of Nigeria’s reform momentum, particularly in the energy sector, and highlighted the determination to build an inclusive economy that benefits all citizens, including the most vulnerable.

Security cooperation featured prominently in the dialogue. Tinubu disclosed plans to adopt Turkish military training and expertise, deepen intelligence sharing, and bolster counter-terrorism efforts. He stressed Nigeria’s role in promoting peace and stability across Africa, while acknowledging Türkiye’s readiness to collaborate in neutralizing agents of destabilisation in the Sahel and beyond. This partnership underscores a mutual commitment to strengthening regional security.

At the conclusion of the meetings, nine agreements were signed across diverse areas such as defence, education, media, diaspora policy, trade, social development, and institutional cooperation between the foreign ministries of both countries.

Tinubu emphasized Nigeria’s openness to serious partnerships, trade without barriers, and investments that create shared prosperity.

He concluded by affirming Nigeria’s confidence and clarity in engaging the world, reinforcing the nation’s commitment to peace, inclusivity, and economic growth.

This pledge marks a significant step in Nigeria-Türkiye relations, signaling a deepening of economic and strategic ties that could reshape bilateral cooperation in the years ahead.