Nigeria is set to deploy 200 Special Forces personnel to Türkiye for specialised training following a new defence agreement between both countries.
The disclosure was made by the Minister of Defence, Christopher Musa, during the 5th Antalya Diplomacy Forum held in Antalya.
The development comes after high-level talks with his Turkish counterpart, Yasar Guler, as both nations deepen defence cooperation.
The forum, themed “Mapping Tomorrow, Managing Uncertainties,” brought together global leaders, diplomats, and policymakers to address emerging international challenges.
According to the Minister, Nigeria and Türkiye have finalised a training arrangement that will see 200 Nigerian Special Forces personnel immediately deployed for training in Türkiye.
The minister said the move is part of broader defence collaboration between both nations.
“We have a Special Forces training agreement. Türkiye has agreed to train 200 of our personnel, and once I return, they will be deployed immediately.”
“There will be joint exercises, with the first scheduled later this year as part of expanded cooperation. We are also exploring joint production of defence equipment and transfer of military technology.”
Musa emphasised that the partnership reflects a long-standing relationship, noting that Türkiye has remained a strategic ally to Nigeria since independence.
