The Türkiye–Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) 2025, held from 16–17 October 2025, brought together policymakers, ministers, private-sector leaders, and business persons from across Türkiye and Africa to deepen economic collaboration.

Themed “Addressing Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities: Building Stronger Türkiye–Africa Economic Partnerships,” discussions centered on driving trade and investment beyond exchange — toward industrial collaboration and sustainable growth.

Nine panel sessions, four country presentations, and several bilateral meetings explored opportunities across food security, manufacturing, defence, agro-industrial development, textiles, pharmaceuticals, and mineral transformation including a high-level Women’s Leadership Dialogue hosted by Türkiye’s First Lady Emine Erdoğan.

The highlight for the Nigerian delegation was the Nigeria Country Presentation, co-organized by the Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC) and the Nigeria Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).

The session, moderated by Ms. Uche Osoka, Director General of NTBC, drew strong participation from business leaders and investors eager to explore Nigeria’s market potential and investment climate.

The session, moderated by Ms. Uche Osoka, Director General of NTBC, drew strong participation from business leaders and investors eager to explore Nigeria’s market potential and investment climate.

Hon. Dele Kelvin Oye, Chairman of NTBC and immediate past President of NACCIMA, made a compelling case for investment in Nigeria emphasizing the country’s vibrant cultural exports such as Adire textiles and Afrobeats as symbols of global influence and economic opportunity.

He positioned Nigeria as a strategic gateway to Africa’s market potential, encouraging Turkish and African companies to leverage Nigeria’s Free Trade Zones in Lagos, Calabar, and over 35 other locations to establish manufacturing and trade bases.

Dr. Olutoye Ariyo, serial entrepreneur and founder of Voyage Oil & Gas, delivered a candid perspective on investing in Africa’s oil and gas sector. He urged investors to approach the market realistically and avoid unrealistic expectations around “cheap crude.”

Mrs. Aisha Wando, Deputy Director at NIPC, outlined the Commission’s Investor Support Desk providing assistance to foreign investors, reducing regulatory friction, and promoting incentives such as Pioneer Status. She emphasized NIPC’s role in structuring partnerships and advocating policy improvements to enhance Nigeria’s investment climate.

With TABEF 2025 behind us, Nigeria stands ready open for business, partnership, and shared prosperity.