Nigeria to implement MoUs signed with Türkiye — Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu assures

Europe-Asia, International, Politics

ABUJA, NIGERIA, April 4, 2026 (Agency Report) — The Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Bianca Odumegwu-Ojukwu, has reaffirmed Nigeria’s commitment to fully implement the Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signed with the Republic of Türkiye earlier this year.

Odumegwu-Ojukwu gave the assurance in a statement issued on Friday by her Special Assistant on Communication and New Media, Dr. Magnus Eze, following a courtesy visit by the Turkish Ambassador to Nigeria, Mehmet Poroy, at her office in Abuja.

She recalled that President Bola Tinubu’s visit to Ankara on January 27, at the invitation of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, further strengthened bilateral ties and produced several agreements across strategic sectors.

“Bilateral relations between Nigeria and Türkiye have blossomed over the years in all ramifications, and political relations remain cordial,” Odumegwu-Ojukwu said. “The MoUs signed point to the importance of implementation, ensuring both nations derive tangible benefits for their people.”

The agreements cover cooperation in education, collaboration between Nigeria’s Foreign Service Academy and Türkiye’s Diplomacy Academy, the establishment of a Joint Economic and Trade Committee (JETCO), and protocols on military cooperation. Others include partnerships on Halal quality infrastructure, media and communications, and social services for women, children, persons with disabilities, and older persons.