By Chesa Chesa
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, was among senior government officials who were on hand to see off President Bola Tinubu as he departed Abuja Monday afternoon for Turkey on a state visit.
Also at the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport, Abuja for the brief ceremony were Imo State Governor, Hope Uzodimma; Chief of Staff to the President Rt-Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), Senator George Akume; among others.
Tinubu’s visit to Turkey is aimed at strengthening the existing cordial relations between the two countries and exploring further areas of cooperation in security, education, social development, innovation, and aviation.
A presidency statement had recalled that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan paid an official visit to Nigeria from October 19 to 20, 2021.
It also explained that during President Tinubu’s visit, both countries will engage in strategic political and diplomatic discussions on shared values in finance, communication, trade and investment.
“The agenda will include meetings between high-ranking officials of both nations and the signing of memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in scientific research, energy, technical cooperation, media and communications, military cooperation and protocol, among others.
“A business forum will bring together investors from both countries to explore areas of interest during the visit.
