Nigeria and the government of Turkey have agreed to collaborate in the area of border security technology for efficient border management.
Minister of Interior, Dr Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, made this known while hosting the Vice President, Ankara Chamber of Commerce, Turkey, Dr. Ömer Çağlar Yilnaz, who led a delegation to his office on a courtesy visit, weekend in Abuja.
In a statement by Director, Information and Public Relations of the ministry, Ozoya Imohimi, the minister said Nigeria is ready to collaborate with Turkey in the area of Border security, a relationship he believes will be mutually beneficial to both countries as there will be an exchange of ideas, technology and data.
“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 future,” the Minister said.
Earlier Dr. Ömer Çağlar Yilnaz thanked the Honourable Minister for granting them audience and expressed readiness to strengthen existing bilateral relations between Turkey and Nigeria in the fields of security, defense, 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 programmes,” he said.
He also extended an invitation to the Minister to attend and participate in Turkey’s homeland and border security conference and Exhibition, (SEDEC 2024), billed to hold between 21st to 23rd May 2024 at Congresium, in Ankara, Turkey.
According to him, the conference will be beneficial to Nigeria.
