In a statement by Ozoya Imohimi, the Director of Information & Public Relations at the ministry, Tunji-Ojo made this known during a courtesy visit by the Vice President of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce, Dr Ömer Çağlar Yilnaz, in Abuja.
Tunji-Ojo emphasized that the Nigeria-Turkey relationship would be mutually beneficial, involving an exchange of ideas, technology, and data transfer, which are crucial for border security.
“It is a productive relationship. We will take it very seriously and hope we can set today as a foundation for greater things to come in the future,” the Minister said.
Yilnaz, the Vice President of the Ankara Chamber of Commerce, expressed gratitude to the Minister for the audience and affirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations between Turkey and Nigeria in security, defence, and aerospace.
“I want to express Turkey’s interest in strengthening these ties and would like to explore potential areas of collaboration, such as technology transfer, joint ventures, or training programs,” he stated.
Yilnaz also invited the Minister to participate in SEDEC 2024, Turkey’s Homeland and Border Security Conference and Exhibition, which will take place from May 21st to 23rd, 2024, in Ankara, Turkey.
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