On the occasion of this year’s Eid-El-Fitr celebrations, President Muhammadu Buhari got a call from his Turkish counterpart, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, on Monday.
Garba Shehu, the President’s Senior Special Assistant, made the announcement in a statement, adding the two leaders discussed military cooperation, bilateral ties, and global interests.
“During their phone call which was initiated by the Turkish leader, Presidents Buhari and Erdogan also covered a range of issues pertaining to the ongoing discussions between the two countries on the supply and local manufacture of military equipment as well as matters of strategic cooperation,” the statement read.
“President Buhari used the opportunity to especially thank his Turkish counterpart for his commitment and support to Nigeria in the ongoing war against terrorism.”
President Buhari also received Eid wishes from General Yakubu Gowon, the former Nigerian Military Head of State, who complimented him on seeing the Sallah after 30 days of fasting. Gowon prayed for the country’s peace, unity, and progress.
