Tinubu arrives in Ankara for state visit to Türkiye

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has arrived in Ankara, the capital of the Republic of Türkiye, for a State Visit aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring areas of mutual cooperation. His plane touched down at 9:03 p.m. local time on Monday, January 26, 2026.

At Ankara Esenboğa Airport, the Nigerian leader was received by a Turkish government delegation led by Minister of National Education Yusuf Tekin.

Also present to welcome him were the Chargé d’Affaires at the Nigerian Embassy in Türkiye, Ambassador Zayyad Abdulsalam, and other embassy officials.

Several top Nigerian officials accompanied President Tinubu to his hotel, including Attorney General and Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi, SAN; Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy Wale Edun; Minister of Solid Minerals Dele Alake; and Minister of Defence Gen. Christopher Musa (rtd).

They were joined by other senior officials such as the Minister of Interior Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, Minister of Women Affairs Imaan Suleiman-Ibrahim, Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology Kingsley Udeh, SAN, and Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.

During the visit, President Tinubu is scheduled to hold talks with his Turkish counterpart, President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

The discussions are expected to cover bilateral cooperation, economic partnerships, and other areas of mutual interest.

The visit will also feature the signing of Memoranda of Understanding between Nigeria and Türkiye.

The State Visit underscores Nigeria’s commitment to deepening diplomatic and economic ties with Türkiye, fostering a partnership that is mutually beneficial for both countries.