The Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC) paid a courtesy visit to an esteemed member & newly appointed Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON) H.E Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf

The team led by the Director General Ms. Uche Osoka included Mr. Hakan Ozel, CEO, Armada International Limited & Vice Chairman Bilateral & Trade Relations Committee, Alh. Farouk Suleiman, President KADDCIMA, Alh. Saidu Jallo 2nd Deputy President KADDCIMA, Dr. Dalhatu Hamza, CEO, Maradz Limited, Alh Tijjani Ahmed Musa, mni, 1st Deputy President KADDCIMA & Ms. Tracy Dzungwe

The visit was to congratulate him on his well-deserved appointment as Chairman of the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria (NAHCON). Areas of common interest for collaboration between NAHCON and NTBC were also discussed.

The NTBC wishes His Excellency Amb. Ismail Abba Yusuf, a successful tenure in leading the commission.

The Nigeria-Türkiye Business Council (NTBC) recently met with the Vice President of the Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), Prince Yandev Vincent Amaabi, to explore ways to boost the poultry industry, viewing Türkiye as a potential partner. Accompanied by Ms. Tracy Dzungwe and Mr. Emmanuel Akaade, the meeting provided an opportunity for productive discussions on collaboration within the sector.

NTBC is working to strengthen agribusiness ties between Nigeria and Türkiye, focusing on the poultry sector.

The meeting centered on three key areas: assessing the needs of local poultry farmers, sourcing Turkish technology for feed production, and building capacity through technical knowledge exchange.

With both the Nigerian and Türkiye governments eager to collaborate, NTBC is pushing to bring Turkish agricultural technology to Nigerian farmers, with matchmaking initiatives on the horizon.

The Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council recently held a productive meeting at the Abuja regional office where both organizations agreed to go into partnership and collaboration on strengthening trade facilitation and improved connectivity for the Nigerian business sector.

Key Highlights

• Tailored Packages for SMEs & Corporates
  Additional baggage allowance & structured corporate travel solutions will be available through the corporate membership programme designed for different business categories needs. While SMEs would benefit largely from improved baggage support, larger organisations could take advantage of structured corporate travel solutions such as the Turkish Airlines Corporate Club, designed to improve efficiency and manage travel costs more effectively.
• Increase in flight frequency from Abuja
  A notable update from the discussions was the planned increase in flight frequency in Abuja to six operating days per week. This development will provide greater flexibility and improved connectivity for business travelers.
• Stopover Incentives
  There was also discussion around structured Istanbul stopover programs, which could add value for business travelers transiting through Türkiye and enhance the overall travel experience.
• Collaboration with NTBC on the 1st Abuja Turkish Airlines Golf Tournament 2026
  As part of strengthening corporate and community engagement, the airline announced its first Golf Tournament in Abuja, scheduled for May 2026. Discussions were held on how NTBC can collaborate to ensure strong business community participation and visibility at the event.
• Reducing Travel Costs for SMEs
  One of the major concerns raised was the high cost of tickets and excess baggage, which continues to affect Nigerian traders—especially SMEs. Both parties explored the possibility of introducing incentive-based arrangements that would offer additional baggage allowances and better travel benefits. The goal is simple: reduce costs for businesses while increasing passenger traffic for the airline.
• Layover Concerns & E-Visa Advocacy
  Extended layovers and current visa challenges were openly discussed. The Council emphasized the importance of reinstating the Turkish e-visa system to simplify travel and reduce delays. Continued diplomatic engagement and policy improvements will be key to resolving these issues and making movement between both countries smoother.

The Council remains committed to building partnerships that deliver practical benefits and deepen economic ties between Nigeria and Türkiye.

The Chairman of the Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), Hon. Dele Kelvin Oye, accompanied by the Director-General, Ms. Uche Osoka, paid a visit to the Turkish Ambassador, H.E. Amb. Mehmet Poroy, to debrief the Ambassador on the outcomes of the Türkiye–Nigeria Business Roundtable held in Ankara on the sidelines of the State Visit of His Excellency President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to Türkiye, and to present the report of the meeting

The Roundtable which had in attendance, 35+ eminient Turkiye business leaders was organised by the Republic of Türkiye Ministry of Trade and the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK), in collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Trade Industry and Investment Nigeria (FMTII), the Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), and the Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).

The meeting facilitated discussions centred on practical follow-up steps aimed at deepening bilateral trade relations and expanding trade relations along the lines of investment, partnership & joint ventures in infrastructure, manufacturing, technology transfer and many others between both countries.

A highlight of the meeting was the proposal by Hon. Mahmut Gürcan, Deputy Minister of Trade of Türkiye, for a Nigeria–Türkiye Business Forum to he held in Nigeria this year (2026)

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