August 19, 2025 — Nigeria and Turkiye have sealed a fresh partnership designed to deepen cooperation on diaspora relations, with the goal of strengthening cultural, economic, and diplomatic ties between both nations.
The agreement emerged from a high-level bilateral meeting where officials outlined strategies to better harness the contributions of citizens living abroad. Nigerian representatives stressed that the framework will provide structured platforms for diaspora communities to play more active roles in national development projects, while also enhancing people-to-people exchanges between Nigeria and Turkiye.
Under the pact, both countries will collaborate on initiatives spanning skills exchange, investment promotion, and cultural diplomacy. They also pledged to work closely on expanding consular support and safeguarding the rights of their citizens abroad.
Analysts say the initiative underscores Nigeria’s broader strategy of tapping into the expertise and remittances of its diaspora population, while aligning with Turkiye’s ambition of expanding its global influence.
The partnership is expected to unlock new opportunities for trade, investment, and knowledge transfer, further consolidating the long-standing diplomatic relationship between Abuja and Ankara.
