Why Niger State?
Nigeria's largest state by land area, bordering the Federal Capital Territory Abuja. A powerhouse for agriculture, energy, mining, infrastructure and manufacturing with massive untapped potential.
Niger State, Nigeria
Direkci Group — $2 Billion Agriculture Partnership
A landmark 10-year partnership covering soybeans, greenhouse agriculture, poultry farming and large-scale agro-industrial development in Niger State.
Islamic Development Bank — $163M Solar Project
A $163 million solar energy project: 100 MW capacity across 200 hectares, transforming Niger State's energy landscape and creating thousands of green jobs.
SAPZ — Special Agro-Processing Zone
A dedicated agro-processing zone offering investors ready infrastructure, fiscal incentives and direct market access for value-added agriculture and food processing.
Niger Foods
State-backed agro-allied programs creating structured investment opportunities in food processing, packaging, cold chain logistics and agricultural value chains.
Organizers & Hosts
Niger State Hosts
H.E. Mohammed Umaru Bago
Executive Governor, Niger State
Hon. Aminu Suleman Takuma
Commissioner for Investment, Commerce & Industry
Turkiye Project Coordination
Adem Sari
Project Owner / Sakarya Group Leader
Sureyya Umran Alinak
Co-Founder nigeriaturkiye.org / Afrosum Consultancy
Dr. Yavuz Selim Silay
Co-Founder nigeriaturkiye.org
We Have Been in Nigeria for Years
Our team has deep, first-hand experience in Nigeria — from organizing high-level state delegations to building long-term institutional partnerships across agriculture, energy, health, manufacturing and trade.
- Multiple successful state-level delegation programs completed
- Established relationships with Nigerian governors, commissioners and federal ministries
- Trusted coordination partner for Turkish businesses entering the Nigerian market
- On-the-ground operations team in Abuja and across Nigerian states
- Track record of B2B matchmaking, site visits and MoU facilitation
Draft Program — 8 Days
This program is subject to revision based on official confirmations and flight schedules.
Day 1 — 30 July, Thursday
Istanbul to Abuja / Arrival
- Turkish Airlines direct flight Istanbul-Abuja (economy)
- Welcome at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
- Transfer & check-in at Zuma Rock Resort, Suleja
- Welcome dinner and program briefing
Day 2 — 31 July, Friday
Diplomatic Opening & Abuja Discovery
- Courtesy visit to the Embassy of the Republic of Turkiye in Abuja
- Opening session and Nigeria investment climate assessment
- Abuja city tour: Aso Rock, National Mosque, National Ecumenical Centre, Wuse Market, Jabi district
Day 3 — 1 August, Saturday
Greater Suleja & Zuma Rock Region
- Greater Suleja Development Region briefing: Masterplan, investment corridor and regional development
- Zuma Rock field visit and surrounding area
- Suleja market and trade center visit, local business environment exploration
Day 4 — 2 August, Sunday
Cultural Discovery & B2B Preparation
- Abuja cultural exploration: Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Jabi Boat Club, local craft and market areas
- B2B preparation session: Sakarya company sector-based presentations and pre-matching
- Free time / rest
Day 5 — 3 August, Monday
Niger State High-Level Government Program (Minna)
- Transfer from Suleja to Minna (~2.5 hours)
- High-level meeting with H.E. Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago at Government House
- Niger State investment opportunities and incentives presentation — Ministry of Investment, Commerce & Industry
- Ministry of Lands & Survey: Land allocation, investment zones and project areas
- Housing, construction and infrastructure opportunities presentation
- Check-in at Avende Grande Hotel
- Official dinner hosted by Hon. Aminu Suleman Takuma
Day 6 — 4 August, Tuesday
Agriculture, Energy & Site Visits (Minna)
- Niger Foods: Agriculture, food processing and agro-allied investment opportunities
- Niger State SAPZ (Special Agro-Processing Zone): Site visit and project briefing
- Sector-based B2B meetings with agro-allied stakeholders
- Ministry of Power & Renewable Energy: Solar, hydro and energy investment opportunities
- Rural Electrification Board: Off-grid, mini-grid and rural electrification projects
- Closing session: Action plan, follow-up timeline and next steps
- Return to Zuma Rock Resort from Minna
Day 7 — 5 August, Wednesday
B2B, Networking & Farewell
- Sector-based B2B meetings and business matching for Sakarya companies (Abuja)
- Networking with local business community, market and distribution network exploration (Wuse / Jabi)
- Free time / shopping
- Farewell dinner and delegation review
Day 8 — 6 August, Thursday
Departure
- Breakfast and check-out from Zuma Rock Resort
- Transfer to airport
- Turkish Airlines Abuja-Istanbul return flight (economy)
Abuja & Niger State City Guide
Essential travel information for delegation participants.
Weather (July-August)
Rainy season — expect frequent afternoon showers. Temperatures between 24-32 C (75-90 F). High humidity. Bring light rain gear, umbrella and comfortable walking shoes.
Abuja (FCT)
Nigeria's purpose-built capital city in the Federal Capital Territory. Key landmarks include Aso Rock (presidential villa), National Mosque, National Ecumenical Centre. Commercial areas: Wuse Market (largest open market), Jabi (modern shopping & dining), Garki, Maitama.
Zuma Rock
A massive 725-meter monolith on the Abuja-Kaduna highway near Suleja. Known as the "Gateway to Abuja" — featured on the 100 Naira banknote. A symbol of Nigeria's cultural heritage.
Suleja
A major town in Niger State, approximately 45 minutes from central Abuja. Home to Zuma Rock Resort and a vibrant local market. Gateway between FCT and Niger State.
Minna
Capital city of Niger State, approximately 2.5 hours from Suleja by road. Seat of the state government — Government House, ministries and key institutions are located here.
Distances
Abuja Airport to Zuma Rock Resort: ~1 hour. Abuja center to Suleja: ~45 minutes. Suleja to Minna: ~2.5 hours. All transfers included in the package.
Accommodation
Zuma Rock Resort
Suleja
5 nights — single room
Avende Grande Hotel
Minna
1 night — single room
Package & Pricing
Per Person
$3,500 USD
Included
- Round-trip THY Istanbul-Abuja flights (economy)
- Nigeria visa, official invitation & application coordination
- 6 nights accommodation (single room) — Zuma Rock Resort (5) + Avende Grande (1)
- Breakfast, lunch & dinner throughout the program
- All airport, intercity and intracity transfers
- Official Niger State program — government meetings, B2B matching, site visits
- Turkiye & Nigeria coordination
Not Included
- Airport departure tax
- Personal expenses (minibar, room service, laundry, extra baggage)
- Alcoholic/non-alcoholic beverages ordered at meals
- Vaccinations, travel health clinic fees & prescription medications
- Personal travel health insurance
- Out-of-program requests (private vehicle, individual meetings, special services)
Travel Health Advisory
Yellow Fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate is MANDATORY for entry into Nigeria. Get vaccinated at least 10 days before departure.
Malaria Prevention
Nigeria is a high malaria-risk zone. Use mosquito repellent, sleep under nets, wear long sleeves in evenings. Consider prophylaxis — consult your doctor.
Routine Vaccines
Ensure Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Typhoid, Tetanus and Polio vaccines are up to date. Consult a travel health clinic before departure.
Food & Water Safety
Drink only bottled or purified water. Avoid ice from unknown sources. Eat well-cooked foods. The hotels on the program serve safe, quality meals.
Mosquito Protection
Bring DEET-based repellent. Wear light-colored, long clothing in evenings. Your rooms will have mosquito nets or air conditioning.
Medications
Bring personal prescription medications. A basic travel medical kit is recommended: painkillers, anti-diarrhea, rehydration salts, first-aid basics.
Registration — 1st Delegation
30 July - 6 August 2026 · $3,500 USD per person
Pre-Registration — 2nd Delegation
A second Niger State delegation is planned for late November / early December 2026. Estimated participation fee: $4,800 – $5,500 USD. Register your interest below.