07/08/2026
A Major Milestone for Nigeria–Türkiye Maritime Relations!
History was made at the Nigeria–Türkiye Shipbuilding & Maritime Showcase and Forum 2026 as four strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) were signed to deepen cooperation between Nigeria and Türkiye.
Jointly organised by the Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association (GİSBİR) and the Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC), with technical support from Iymer Group, Türkiye, under the coordination of the Ministry of Industry and Technology of the Republic of Türkiye, the four-part virtual forum was held on the DAMISE Digital Business Platform from 20 July – 5 August 2026.
The landmark agreements include:
🤝 Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association (GİSBİR) × Nigeria Chamber of Shipping – Maritime and shipbuilding cooperation.
🤝 Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC) × Turkish Shipbuilders’ Association (GİSBİR) – Business facilitation, investment promotion, and industrial collaboration.
🤝 Nigeria–Türkiye Business Council (NTBC) × DAMISE – Digital business connectivity and maritime business matchmaking.
🤝 Piri Reis University, Türkiye × Rivers State University, Nigeria – Academic cooperation, research, maritime education, and human capital development.
These landmark agreements mark a significant step towards strengthening bilateral maritime cooperation, fostering investment, facilitating technology transfer, advancing maritime education, and building a more competitive maritime industry for both Nigeria and Türkiye.
Connecting Maritime Industries. Building Strategic Partnerships.