Moment Tinubu collapses during ceremonial welcome in Turkey
A video of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu briefly collapsing during a ceremonial reception in Turkey has gone viral online.
The incident occurred on Tuesday as the President joined the guard of honour for a march-past held in his honour.
Though Tinubu momentarily lost his footing, he quickly regained composure, and the event continued without interruption.
Video Sparks Reactions Online
The short clip quickly circulated on social media, attracting attention both in Nigeria and Türkiye.
Turkish media captioned the video: “Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan’ın karşıladığı Nijerya Cumhurbaşkanı Bola Ahmed Tinubu yere düştü.”
Visit Focused on Strengthening Nigeria–Turkey Ties
President Tinubu’s visit to Türkiye reportedly aims to strengthen the long-standing diplomatic relationship between the two countries.
The trip also seeks to explore new areas of cooperation that will benefit both nations.
Bilateral Talks With President Erdoğan
During his visit, Tinubu is scheduled to hold high-level bilateral talks with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. The discussions will focus on trade, security, investment, and regional cooperation.
MOUs and High-Level Engagements
The programme will also feature the signing of several memoranda of understanding (MOUs) between Nigeria and Türkiye.
See below;
Cumhurbaşkanı Erdoğan'ın karşıladığı Nijerya Cumhurbaşkanı Bola Ahmed Tinubu yere düştü pic.twitter.com/sxpgNBhtBM
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