Presidents Tinubu and Erdogan.
By Abdul Hassan
The Special Adviser to the President on Media and Public Communications, Sunday Dare, has said that Nigeria is turning to Türkiye in renewed bilateral relations due to salient benefits it stands to gain.
Dare made this known in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
The Presidential Spokesman spoke against the backdrop of president’s visit to Türkiye on Monday.
A presidential statement issued on Monday by Bayo Onanuga said the visit will feature a Nigeria–Türkiye business forum, bringing together investors and private sector leaders from both countries to explore mutually beneficial investment opportunities and partnerships.
“The President is visiting with the mindset that Nigeria’s reform trajectory—industrialization, security stabilization, trade diversification, and technology transfer—requires partners who do not merely sell products, but build systems,” Dare said.
According to him, Türkiye brings four strategic advantages, which include Industrial Capability, Defense and Security Depth, Trade Dynamism, and Geopolitical Balance.
“Industrial Capability: From construction to defense manufacturing, textiles, energy equipment, and rail systems, Türkiye is one of the most industrialized economies bridging emerging and developed markets.
“Defense and Security Depth: Türkiye has become a global supplier of cost-effective, battle-tested military platforms—from drones and armored vehicles to surveillance systems. For Nigeria, confronting insurgency, banditry, and transnational crime, this partnership is about capacity, not dependency.
“Trade Dynamism: Türkiye is among the world’s leading exporters to Africa. Its model emphasizes local production, infrastructure delivery, and joint ventures—the kind of growth Nigeria now prioritizes.
“Geopolitical Balance: As a NATO member with strong relations across Asia, the Middle East, and Africa, Türkiye offers Nigeria strategic flexibility—not alignment by ideology, but cooperation by interest,” Dare said.
