*Nigeria and Türkiye restate commitment to promoting international peace and security while strengthening bilateral cooperation in strategic communication, media development, cultural exchange, and the fight against misinformation and disinformation, especially in cyberspace
Gbenga Kayode | ConsumerConnect
In a move to strengthen the countries’ bilateral relations, Nigeria and Türkiye have restated their commitment to promoting international peace, security and development.
The two countries reaffirmed their agreement to strengthen bilateral cooperation in strategic communication, media development, cultural exchange, and the fight against misinformation and disinformation, especially in the age of rising cases of disinformation, especially in the online space.
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Rabiu Ibrahim, Special Assistant (Media) to Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Nigerian Honourable Minister for Information and National Orientation, discloses the development followed a bilateral meeting held at the weekend, in Istanbul, Türkiye.
Idris, who held a meeting with Prof. Burhanettin Duran, Türkiye’s Head of the Directorate of Communications, on the sidelines of the TRT World Forum, thanked the Turkish Government for inviting Nigeria to the Forum.
The Minister acknowledged also Türkiye’s growing influence on the global stage, particularly its expanding engagement with Nigeria, and the rest of Africa.
He noted that both countries share common aspirations in promoting global peace, security, cultural understanding and economic development.
Idris. commended the Turkish Government for hosting President Bola Ahmed Ahmed Tinubu earlier 2026.
He described President Tinubu’s visit to Türkiye as a milestone that has opened new opportunities for broader and mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries.
The Minister further lauded the Turkish Radio and Television Corporation (TRT) for expanding its presence in Africa, particularly through its Hausa-language service, engagement of Nigerian media professionals and provision of training opportunities.
He, therefore, expressed Nigeria’s readiness to strengthen cooperation with Türkiye in combating fake news, misinformation, disinformation and the misuse of artificial intelligence.
Idris described the social menace as a growing threat to public trust, social cohesion, national and international security.
Idris equally emphasised the need for stronger international partnerships, responsible deployment of emerging technologies and improved media literacy to address the challenges of the rapidly evolving global information environment.
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Highlighting the activities of the global Institute, the Nigerian Minister for Information and National Orientation explained the West African country’s role as host of the world’s first Category 2 International Media and Information Literacy Institute.
Idris described the Institute as an important platform for advancing international collaboration, professional training and resilience against misinformation and disinformation.
The Minister expressed his desire to welcome Prof. Duran to Nigeria in the near future to further consolidate the growing bilateral relationship and explore practical areas of cooperation.
Prof. Duran also described Nigeria as a strong regional and international partner whose strategic position, cultural diversity and professional resources make it an important ally in promoting global peace, security and development.
The Türkish Head of the Directorate of Communications also expressed the European country’s commitment to deepening cultural ties and professional exchanges with Nigeria, particularly through stronger institutional partnerships in the communication and broadcasting sectors.
Prof. Duran welcomed the prospect of signing and activating Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) between relevant Turkish institutions and Nigeria’s public media organisations.
Such agreements, he stated, would provide a framework for cooperation in broadcasting, content exchange, professional training and technical development.
Meanwhile, Prof. Duran has invited Nigeria to participate in the Sixth International Strategic Communication Summit, scheduled for January 2027, in Istanbul.
The international forum is expected to focus on strengthening international collaboration, enhancing coordination and developing strategic communication responses to emerging global challenges.