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Nigerian Defence Minister Engages with Global Counterparts at IDEF 2025 in Türkiye


 

Istanbul, Turkey – July 26, 2025 — Nigeria’s Minister of State for Defence, Dr. Bello Muhammad Matawalle MON, led a high-level delegation to the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025) held in Istanbul, Turkey. 

The event, which attracted participants from 120 countries and over 400 defense companies representing 44 nations, provided a platform for showcasing the latest military technologies and fostering international defense collaborations.  


During the exhibition, the Nigerian delegation visited Makine ve Kimya Endustrisi (MKE), a major Turkish state-owned defense manufacturer. The group was welcomed by MKE CEO Ilhami Keles and toured the facility to review cutting-edge military equipment and innovations. MKE specializes in producing strategic military hardware, ammunition, and advanced technologies aimed at achieving Turkey’s self-sufficiency in defense production.

Dr. Matawalle also held important discussions with key defense leaders, including Azerbaijan’s Minister of Defence Industry, Vugar Mustafayev, and Turkey’s Deputy Minister of National Defence, Musa Heybet. 



These meetings focused on strengthening military-technical cooperation between Nigeria and both countries, with an emphasis on joint manufacturing, equipment acquisition, and technology exchange.

The IDEF 2025 exhibition featured over 900 Turkish defense companies alongside hundreds of international firms, showcasing advancements across land, air, sea, space, and cyber warfare sectors.


Beyond defense technology, the Nigerian minister also visited Turkey’s renowned Acıbadem Hospital, meeting with its President, Dr. Mehmet Ali Aydinlar, to explore potential medical collaborations benefiting both civilian and military personnel.

The Nigerian delegation actively engaged with multiple exhibitors to gain insights into emerging defense technologies and explore future partnerships that could enhance Nigeria’s military capabilities.



The official opening ceremony of IDEF 2025 was graced by Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan alongside dignitaries from participating nations.

 Accompanying Dr. Matawalle were key officials including Ambassador Gabriel Tanimu Aduda, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Defence; Deputy Chief of Defence Intelligence; Air Vice Marshal Yusuf representing the Chief of Air Staff; Major General B.I. Alaya; and Brigadier General M.L. Abubakar, Director General of Defence Industries Cooperation of Nigeria (DICON).

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