Nigeria and Türkiye are reinforcing their collaboration to combat misinformation and enhance strategic communication. This commitment was reaffirmed during a recent bilateral meeting held in Istanbul.
The meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the TRT World Forum, involved Nigeria’s Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris, and Turkey’s Head of the Directorate of Communications, Professor Burhanettin Duran. Minister Idris expressed gratitude for Turkey’s invitation to the forum and acknowledged Türkiye’s growing influence in Africa.
In discussing their shared aspirations for global peace and development, both officials highlighted the need for stronger international partnerships to address the evolving challenges of misinformation and the misuse of artificial intelligence.
Minister Idris pointed out Nigeria’s role as host of the first Category 2 International Media and Information Literacy Institute, aimed at advancing professional training and resilience against misinformation.
Professor Duran described Nigeria as a crucial partner, emphasizing the importance of cultural ties and professional exchanges between the two nations. He expressed Türkiye’s readiness to strengthen institutional collaborations through agreements focused on broadcasting, content exchange, and professional training.
Looking ahead, both countries are set to participate in the Sixth International Strategic Communication Summit in Istanbul, scheduled for January 2027. This event aims to enhance international cooperation in strategic communication to tackle emerging global challenges.
