By Mohammed Husaini, Abuja
Nigeria’s Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has burdened the necessity to discover avenues for collaboration with Turkey within the areas of intelligence sharing and capability constructing to fight transnational crimes.
Mr. Gaidam acknowledged this throughout the go to of the Embassy of Turkey in Nigeria led by Ambassador Hidayet Bayraktar to the Headquarters of the Ministry in Abuja.
The Minister mentioned that “the Nigeria Police Force will require the intervention of Turkey in the area of procurement and use of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) for precise mapping surveillance and intelligence-lead policing.”
In his phrases, “As we face ever-evolving terrorism, cybercrime, and organized crimes, it is crucial that we strengthen our partnership and work hand in hand to ensure the safety and security of our nations.
He said the Republic of Turkey shares a long history of diplomatic relations, based on mutual respect, trust, and a common vision for progress. Noting that both countries possess shared values that unite the nations and the immense potential for collaboration that lies ahead.
According to him, “Turkey has consistently demonstrated its commitment to International Diplomacy and fostering strong bilateral relationships. Your visit is a testament to the importance placed on our bilateral ties and the desire to strengthen our partnership further.”
He additional mentioned, “Nigeria is a nation blessed with diversity, resilience, a vibrant culture, and a commitment to global peace, stability, and economic development.”
The Minister mentioned that “his leadership is dedicated to ensuring the safety and security of the nation and its people.
The visit serves as an opportunity to exchange knowledge, expertise, and best practices in the field of security.”
Gaidam acknowledged that the challenges confronted right now are advanced and ever-evolving, and it’s by collaborative efforts and shared experiences that we are able to successfully tackle them.
Turkey’s Ambassador to Nigeria, Ambassador Hidaye Bayraktar thanked Nigeria for the assist and donation throughout the earthquake disaster in Turkey, noting that each international locations have a vibrant and necessary relationship.
Mr. Bayraktar mentioned the extent of relationship within the financial, political, and navy have been overwhelming and rising at a fast tempo stressing that Nigeria performs a serious function within the area and Africa.
In his phrases, “Since Nigeria got independencein 1960, our relationship continued to grow without issues and we intend to sign two agreements on security cooperation and Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation and law enforcement training once we secured approval from Turkey.”
