The Federal Government of Nigeria expected to take delivery of drones and helicopters donated by the Turkish government.
According to The News Agency of Nigeria, this was disclosed by the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey to Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar who said that the items donated by the Turkish government as part of its support to boost the security architecture of Nigeria.
Bayraktar who stated this during the commemoration of the 99th National Day of the Republic of Turkey in Abuja stated that security support from Turkey to Nigeria is an achievement from the defence cooperation contract signed between both countries in 2021.
He stated that Turkey was prepared to provide all types of assistance to Nigeria in its efforts to combat security threats by sharing its experience, technical expertise, and technology.
“The defence contracts signed between our countries last year marked a historical record.
“Taking this opportunity, I am proud to announce that two of our flagship defence industry platforms, Bayraktar (TB-2) drones and (T-149) ATAK helicopters, are set to arrive in Nigeria.
“We are confident that new Turkish defence products will support the efforts of the Nigerian Government and contribute immensely to the peace, prosperity and security of fellow Nigerians,” Bayraktar said.
According to Bayraktar, the Nigerian government must act to address the abhorrent FETO terrorist group’s significant presence in Nigeria if the Turkish government is to reciprocate with respect to its legitimate security concerns.
“Remaining as the sole obstacle hindering our bilateral relations to develop further, we call Nigeria not to let terror groups undermine our excellent ties, by allowing this terrorist group to fund their illegal aims and activities, by the generation of revenues in this country. He added.
