President Bola Tinubu briefly stumbled during a ceremonial reception parade in Türkiye on Tuesday, drawing attention from onlookers. The incident occurred as he joined the guard of honour, but he was quickly assisted to his feet by surrounding security personnel.

The minor mishap caused a brief distraction, but the event resumed smoothly without further interruption. Observers noted that the president maintained composure and continued with the scheduled proceedings.

Tinubu’s visit to Turkey is aimed at strengthening bilateral relations and exploring new avenues for cooperation between the two countries. His itinerary includes discussions on trade, security, investment, and regional collaboration with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan.

Additionally, the official programme will see the signing of several memoranda of understanding between Nigeria and Turkey, alongside other high-level engagements designed to boost diplomatic and economic ties.