Defence and Security
Turkey, Nigeria Sign Defence Cooperation Agreement in Ankara
By Huldah Shado
Turkey and Nigeria have signed a defence cooperation agreement to strengthen military and security ties between both countries.
The pact was signed on Tuesday in Ankara, with Nigeria’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Gwabin Musa, representing the Federal Government.
The agreement covers collaboration in military training, defence technology, intelligence sharing, capacity building and counterterrorism, aimed at tackling transnational security threats.
General Musa described the agreement as timely, noting that it would support Nigeria’s efforts to modernise its Armed Forces and enhance operational effectiveness through strategic partnerships.
Turkish defence officials described Nigeria as a key African partner and said the pact would deepen bilateral relations and expand defence cooperation.
The agreement forms part of Nigeria’s wider engagement with international partners to address insurgency, banditry and organised crime, with implementation expected to begin in the coming months.
