Tinubu Is Well, Türkiye State Visit On Course — Presidency Assures Nigerians

Tinubu Is Well, Türkiye State Visit On Course — Presidency Assures Nigerians

The Presidency has assured Nigerians that President Bola Tinubu is in good health and that his state visit to Türkiye is proceeding as scheduled, dismissing speculations and online rumours about his wellbeing.

In a statement released on Tuesday, presidential aides clarified that the President only briefly stumbled during a public engagement in Ankara but did not suffer any health complications. They stressed that Tinubu has continued to carry out all planned activities lined up for the Nigeria–Türkiye state visit.

According to the Presidency, President Tinubu has already participated in official receptions and bilateral meetings with Turkish government officials, with discussions focused on strengthening cooperation in trade, defence, energy, infrastructure, and investment.

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The clarification follows reports and social media videos that sparked concerns among Nigerians at home and abroad. Government officials insisted the President remains active, alert, and fully engaged, describing the reports as exaggerated and misleading.

The visit to Türkiye is part of Tinubu’s broader foreign policy and economic diplomacy drive, aimed at attracting foreign investment and deepening strategic partnerships. Nigeria and Türkiye have enjoyed growing relations in recent years, particularly in construction, military hardware, and manufacturing.

Earlier, the Presidency also reaffirmed that the President’s international engagements would continue uninterrupted, urging Nigerians to rely on verified information from official government sources.

Tinubu Is Well, Türkiye State Visit On Course — Presidency Assures Nigerians