The Director General of the Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), Ms. Uche Osoka and the Vice Chair Membership Committee Ms. Joy Naomi Ntefomi-Ollor recently participated in a strategic engagement in Türkiye aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and MSME collaboration between Nigeria and Türkiye.

A major highlight of the visit was the collaborative engagement between NTBC, Iymer Group, Armada Ltd (Turkiye members and associates), and the Nigeria Embassy in Ankara to facilitate an interactive business forum between leading Turkish furniture and textile companies and a visiting expanded MSME Committee from the Office of the Vice President of Nigeria.

The high-level Nigerian delegation, led by the Deputy Chief of Staff to the Vice President, Senator Ibrahim Hassan, included the Special Adviser to the President on SMEs, Mr. Temitola Adekunle-Johnson; Executive Director/CEO of the Nigeria Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Mrs. Nonye Ayeni; the Managing Director of NEXIM Bank Mr. Abubakar A. Bello; and representatives from NAFDAC, SON, Zenith Bank, Wema Bank, NITDA, Raw Materials Research Institute, among others.

The NTBC delegation also visited the Türkiye Exporters Assembly (TiM), where they were received by the Vice President of TiM and Chairman of the Furniture Exporters Association of Türkiye Mr. Ahmet Güleç. During the meeting, plans were announced for a multi-sectoral Turkish business delegation to visit Nigeria in December 2026, reaffirming Türkiye’s recognition of Nigeria as a key strategic partner.

The Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), led by the Director General Ms. Uche Osoka recently paid a strategic visit to Sefa Visa the Turkiye Visa Processing Centre in Abuja, where the team was received by Dr. Mustapha Aminu Tukur, the Managing Director Country Operations Coordinator.

The courtesy visit strengthened business collaboration between both organizations, specifically for seamless travel document processing and collection for NTBC members travelling for business to Türkiye.

The NTBC Delegation was delighted to hear that SEFA Visa Office in Lagos will be fully operational on the 1st of June, 2026 with plans to open up offices in Northwest, South East and South South to promote ease and increase access to intending travellers to Turkey.

The Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council remains committed to fostering strategic partnerships that enhances bilateral trade relations, ease of business travel and creating more opportunities for collaboration between Nigerian and Turkish businesses.

The Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC) recently held a strategic meeting with the Executive Secretary/CEO of the Abia State Diaspora Commission, Rev. Amb. Annie Onu, to explore opportunities for collaboration aimed at strengthening diaspora-driven investment, trade, and development initiatives between Nigeria and Türkiye.

The meeting provided an avenue for productive discussions on leveraging the Abia diaspora community to foster international partnerships, attract investment opportunities, and promote economic growth through strategic engagement with Turkish stakeholders.

Key areas of discussion included diaspora investment promotion, product readiness, investor readiness, trade facilitation, cultural exchange, and opportunities for capacity building and strategic partnerships that will benefit both Abia State and the broader Nigerian economy.

As NTBC continues to expand its engagement across sectors, the Council remains committed to building impactful partnerships that strengthen Nigeria–Türkiye relations and create opportunities for inclusive growth.

NTBC at the Infrastructure Dialogue 2026

The Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC) participated in the Infrastructure Dialogue 2026 hosted by Deutsche Partners Holding DPH at the Shehu Musa Yar’Adua Centre, Abuja.

Representing NTBC were Ms. Nguavese Tracy Dzungwe, Business Development Manager, and Ms. Chioma Onwutuebe, Administrative Officer. Ms. Dzungwe also served as a panelist on discussions focused on financing growth, institutional capital, and support for African businesses.

The event brought together top government officials, investors, development finance institutions, business leaders, and stakeholders to discuss infrastructure development, sustainable financing, entrepreneurship, and economic growth across Africa.

NTBC commends Deutsche Partners Holding DPH for hosting a strategic platform that fosters collaboration, innovation, and investment-driven development.

On Wednesday, 22 April 2026, the Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Inter-Governmental Affairs (FMSDIGA) hosted the Nigeria Türkiye Business Council (NTBC) for a high-level meeting in the Permanent Secretary’s Conference Room, Abuja.

The delegation from the Türkiye Business Council, led by its Director General, Ms Uche Osoka, was received by the Permanent Secretary of FMSDIGA, the Director of Parastatals, Director of finance and Accounting FMSDIGA, Public Relations, and Deputy Director P&P. The engagement focused on collaboration opportunities in local governance, technology transfer, and technical expertise.

The DG NTBC emphasised the importance of establishing strong ties with the Ministry to enhance investment in Nigeria from Turkish businesses, while addressing challenges such as funding and system reforms.

NTBC proposed facilitating business linkages and frameworks that unlock sub-national economic opportunities by directly connecting Turkish companies to Nigeria’s grassroots levels.

A key emphasis was the need to focus on building the economy at the subnational level where 45% of Nigerians live.

The meeting reinforced the significance of maintaining ongoing engagements with Turkey, aiming to build a cooperation framework that supports grassroots implementation and strengthens Nigeria–Türkiye relations.
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Turkish Airlines and NTBC had their first joint event following their recent signing of a partnership MOU with the hosting of the Turkish Airlines amateur world golf tournament qualifier, held in Abuja, Nigeria on Saturday, 2nd May 2026 at TYB International Golf Resort and Country Club.

The winner of the tournament, Mr. Philip Kuma of the TYB golf resort and country club, will be joining other winners of the qualifiers played in 85 locations across the globe at Belek, Turkiye, in November 2026 for the finals.

The Abuja tournament was a high-level networking event hosted by the General Manager Turkish Air, Abuja, Mr. Akin Carkci, supported by the Chairman of the Nigeria-Turkiye Business Council, Hon. Dele Kelvin Oye, Director General NTBC, Ms. Uche Osoka, and with the Permanent Secretary, Federal Ministry of Special Duties and Intergovernmental Affairs, Dr. Onwusoro Maduka FNOA as the Special Guest of honour.

NTBC’s partnership at the tournament reflects its commitment to fostering strategic collaborations that drive trade, investment, stronger economic ties between Nigeria and Türkiye and served as an opportunity to deepen connections within the business community.

The Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), recently hosted a virtual enlightenment session for members of NTBC on the Nigeria Jubilee Fellows Programme (NJFP 2.0) a powerful initiative shaping the future of Nigeria’s workforce.

NJFP 2.0 is set to place 23,724 young Nigerian graduates in structured 12-month work placements across key sectors nationwide. Since its launch in 2022, the programme has already connected over 21,000 fellows with 5,000+ organizations, driving real impact in talent development and business growth.

What this means for businesses:
• Access to highly skilled, vetted young professionals

• Zero stipend cost (₦150,000 monthly covered by UNDP)

• A strong pipeline of future talent

• Opportunity to mentor and shape Nigeria’s next generation workforce

For young graduates:
• Hands-on work experience

• Digital skills and entrepreneurial training

• Enhanced employability and career growth opportunities

Host organizations play a vital role by providing meaningful roles, mentorship, and a supportive work environment, ensuring fellows gain real-world experience that prepares them for long-term success.

With a rigorous selection process and a growing alumni talent hub, NJFP continues to bridge the gap between education and employment, fueling innovation, productivity, and sustainable development across Nigeria.

The Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC) and Turkish Airlines formally signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wednesday, 29th April, 2026, marking a significant step forward in strengthening collaboration to enhance trade, connectivity, and business mobility between Nigeria and Türkiye.

This milestone agreement is already gaining traction, with both parties moving swiftly to translate commitments into tangible opportunities for the business community.

As a key next step, NTBC is proud to serve as a partner at the Turkish Airlines Golf Tournament, taking place on Saturday, 2nd May 2026, in Abuja. This landmark event will convene business leaders, corporate stakeholders, and industry players in a dynamic environment that blends networking with opportunity.

The tournament reflects the shared vision of both organizations:
✔ Strengthening business relationships
✔ Increasing corporate visibility
✔ Promoting trade and investment opportunities
✔ Enhancing community engagement

This engagement underscores NTBC’s continued commitment to fostering high-impact partnerships and creating platforms that drive meaningful business connections between Nigeria and Türkiye.

In furtherance of its mandate to advance economic diplomacy and strengthen bilateral cooperation, the Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC) convened its first virtual trilateral engagement between the Nigerian Postal Service (NIPOST) and Turkish Post (PTT) on Tuesday, 21 April 2026.

The engagement reinforces NTBC’s role in facilitating strategic public–private sector partnerships and reflects its commitment to translating bilateral relations into tangible, investment-driven outcomes, building on the momentum of the State Visit of His Excellency, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, to Türkiye.

Discussions focused on key areas of collaboration, including logistics modernization, e-commerce integration, smart infrastructure, and financial services innovation.

NIPOST highlighted its ambition to position Nigeria as a gateway for West African e-commerce through expanded logistics capacity and infrastructure development. In response, PTT presented its advanced capabilities in e-commerce platforms and end-to-end logistics solutions, demonstrating readiness to support NIPOST’s transformation agenda.

Both parties expressed strong interest in advancing cooperation and agreed on immediate and structured next steps to ensure continuity and progress. The engagement laid the foundation for deeper collaboration in cross-border e-commerce, digital payments, and infrastructure development, with a view to establishing scalable and sustainable partnerships within the postal and logistics ecosystem.

The Director General of the Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), Ms. Uche Osoka recently undertook a special strategic, agriculture-focused trade mission to Konya, Türkiye, involving key Nigerian agribusiness players, Lingzhi Global Nigeria Limited and Yewa Rice Mill & Plantation Limited.

The mission featured participation in the Konya Agro Fair 2026, alongside targeted site visits to leading agricultural and coffee production facilities, providing firsthand insights into advanced farming, processing, and value chain systems.

This engagement was specifically organized for Lingzhi Global Nigeria Limited, a major aggregator and producer of coffee in Nigeria, and Yewa Rice Mill & Plantation Limited, a leading high-capacity rice mill and plantation operator, with the objective of exploring partnerships, technology transfer, and investment opportunities.

As a follow-up, NTBC will facilitate a return visit to Türkiye with a delegation from Lingzhi Global Nigeria Limited to participate in the upcoming Coffex Fair, as well as the Beauty, Cosmetics & Lifestyle Sector Trade Fair scheduled to take place in Istanbul in May 2026.