First Lady hosts Turkish Ambassador, urges Nigerians to love country

Olaolu BilauMay 9, 2024

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Nigeria's First Lady, Mrs Oluremi Tinubu with the Ambassador of Turkey in Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar (left) and another Turkish official during a courtesy visit to the State House, Abuja.

The First Lady, Senator Oluremi Tinubu has urged Nigerians to love the country and believe in themselves.

She was speaking while receiving the Ambassador of the Republic of Turkey in Nigeria, Hidayet Bayraktar in her office at the State House Abuja.

“We have not explored in our country. We have so much that God has blessed us with”

“I know Turkey wants to encourage Nigeria and the whole of Africa and we are grateful”.

“We are looking forward to when Nigeria would take her place in the comity of nations, that is very soon”.

Ambassador Hidayet Bayraktar disclosed that Turkish Nationals are looking forward to improved collaborations with Nigeria especially in Security, Energy, Construction, and using entertainment to enhance culture and health.

“We are hoping that a Turkish Hospital would be established here and that would reduce medical tourism”.

“People should get to know Nigeria and its culture through the film industry”.

He informed Senator Oluremi Tinubu of the eagerness of the First Lady of Turkey to attend the forthcoming Organisation of African First Ladies for Development, OAFLAD Nigeria’s campaign launch of #We Are Equal to be held on Monday 13th May 2024.