Overview
- Video from the Turkish Presidential Palace shows Tinubu momentarily lose his footing while walking with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan during a ceremonial parade in Ankara, before officials helped him steady himself.
- The clip spread widely on social media, including a post shared by journalist Sidhant Sibal.
- Presidential aide Dada Olusegun attributed the misstep to a poorly laid blue carpet and said the president proceeded with planned bilateral meetings.
- Proceedings at the welcome ceremony continued without interruption, and Nigerian officials reported no injuries or medical concerns.
- The state visit includes talks on trade, security and investment, with planned memoranda of understanding, a Nigeria–Turkey Business Forum, and a delegation featuring Lateef Fagbemi, Wale Edun, Dele Alake and General Christopher Musa (rtd).