Nigeria Seeks Partnership With Turkey In Combating Transnational Crime

By Aisha Adesanya

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam
has emphasized the importance of seeking collaboration with Turkey in the realms of intelligence sharing and capacity building to combat transnational crimes.

He stated this, when
the Turkish Embassy delegation, led by Ambassador Hidayet Bayraktar, paid a
visit to the Ministry’s headquarters in Abuja.

The Minister highlighted the necessity for Turkey’s involvement in procurement and the utilization of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles for precise mapping surveillance and intelligence-led policing within the Nigerian Police.

Senator Gaidam expressed his dedication to ensuring the safety and security of the nation and its citizens, emphasizing that this visit provides an opportunity to exchange knowledge, expertise and best practices.

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He said “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.

“ 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”.

“Nigeria is a nation blessed with diversity, resilience, and a vibrant culture, and your country’s commitment to global peace, stability, and economic development has earned admiration worldwide”.

Earlier, Turkey’s Ambassador to Nigeria,
Ambassador Hidayet Bayraktar,
expressed gratitude for Nigeria’s support and donations during the earthquake crisis in Turkey.

He also stated that the purpose of the visit is to finalize two agreements on security cooperation and a Memorandum of Understanding for cooperation in law enforcement training.

“Since Nigeria got independence in 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”.

Edited By Grace Namiji