Nigerian government and Turkey have signed a bilateral which will benefit the nation as it looks for ways in tackling its various security challenges. President Muhammadu Buhari on Friday said Nigeria will partner with the Republic of Turkey in dealing with the current security challenges facing the nation. President Muhammadu Buhari who made this assertion shortly before the official commencement of the 3rd Turkey-Africa Partnership Summit in Istanbul acknowledged that Turkey had garnered a lot of experience in dealing with security challenges of various kinds and Nigeria will latch onto that experience.
According to President Buhari, “Turkey has practical experience dealing with challenges over the years and Nigeria stands to gain from that.
“I wish to express my appreciation for the special invitation for this meeting and to express my happiness with your offer of assistance in dealing with the challenges facing us.
‘‘I await the reports of officials and the ministers as they hold meetings with their counterparts. I assure you that I will endorse all their positive recommendations,”
On the other hand, Turkish President, Recep Tayyip Erdogan has expressed williness to partner and work with the west African country.“Turkey understands the challenges facing Nigeria and its needs, and we are ready to assist you to meet those needs especially in the area of defence.
‘‘I am happy Nigeria is stepping up cooperation with other nations in areas of defence and health, and we are ready to cooperate with you on these areas and more,” said President Erdogan.
