Strengthening Strategic Partnerships With Nigeria

Reaffirming its commitment to international collaboration, ASELSAN recently held a series of high-level meetings in Abuja with state officials from the Nigerian Army, Navy, and Air Force, underscoring its role as a trusted partner in Africa’s defense landscape.

The discussions reflected the deepening relations between Nigeria and ASELSAN, as ASELSAN President & CEO Ahmet Akyol met with Lieutenant General Olufemi Oluyede (Chief of the Army Staff), Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla (Chief of the Naval Staff), and Air Marshal Hasan Bala Abubakar (Chief of the Air Staff). The meeting focused on strengthening cooperation in radar, air defence, avionics modernization, and precision-guided technologies to enhance Nigeria’s operational effectiveness and regional security.

Following the discussions, Mr. Akyol stated: “Nigeria is a strategic partner for Türkiye in Africa. We remain committed to delivering advanced solutions that contribute to national and regional security.” These international engagements highlight ASELSAN’s commitment to meaningful partnerships and its active role in shaping the future of defence through innovation.