Nigeria will take centre stage at the upcoming Türkiye-Africa Business and Economic Forum (TABEF) 2025, as the Chairman of the Nigeria-Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), Dele Kelvin Oye, is set to lead the country’s presentation, highlighting Nigeria’s niche investment opportunities across key sectors.

TABEF 2025 will be held on 16th and 17th October at the Istanbul Congress Centre, Türkiye, under the theme, ‘Addressing Challenges, Unlocking Opportunities: Building Stronger Türkiye-Africa Economic Partnerships’.

The forum, coordinated by the Presidency of Türkiye, the African Union Commission and the Turkish Ministry of Trade, and organised by the Foreign Economic Relations Board (DEİK), will convene over 4,000 participants, including African heads of state, ministers, top CEOs and business leaders.

Ahead of the event, Oye said: “Nigeria is strategically positioned as the gateway to West and Central Africa. With over 200 million people, we offer a huge consumer market and vast opportunities for mutually beneficial partnerships with Türkiye. This forum is an opportunity to unlock these potentials.”

The Nigeria presentation will spotlight opportunities in agriculture, solid minerals, manufacturing, digital innovation and renewable energy, while also positioning the country as a hub for trade and investment in West and Central Africa.

Key panel and G2B sessions will explore issues on food security, agro-industry growth and nutritional sovereignty.

Other issues to be spotlighted include developing competitive textile value chains, transforming Africa’s green and rare minerals, leapfrogging pharmaceutical production, defence, air security and technological cooperation.

“Our vision at the Nigeria-Türkiye Business Council is to build lasting economic bridges that facilitate trade, foster innovation, and drive inclusive growth,” Oye said.