The Federal Government has disclosed that it is engaging Turkey to support Nigeria’s efforts to address the country’s lingering security challenges.
President Bola Tinubu made this known on Friday during a meeting with a delegation of the Christian Association of Nigeria (CAN), led by its President, Archbishop Daniel Okoh, at his Lagos residence. The meeting was confirmed in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
President Tinubu urged CAN to partner with his administration in advancing national unity and development, noting that several security initiatives being implemented by the government require time to yield results.
He acknowledged the scale of the security challenge, particularly in ungoverned areas, but expressed confidence that the situation would be overcome with collective effort and cooperation.
According to the President, plans for community and state policing will become a reality once the National Assembly concludes the necessary legislative processes. He also highlighted the difficulty of procuring military equipment, describing it as costly and not readily available.
President Tinubu revealed that Nigeria’s order for four attack helicopters from the United States is still pending delivery and announced that the government has now approached Turkey for additional assistance.
The move follows recent security cooperation between Nigeria and the United States aimed at tackling insecurity and insurgency across the country.
