President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current situation in the Middle East.
This was conveyed in a statement on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on
Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
Onanuga said President Tinubu is attending the summit at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The event, which will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024 is a follow up to last year’s summit held in the same Saudi city.
“During the summit, President Tinubu is expected to address the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict, emphasising Nigeria’s strong call for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.
“Nigeria will also advocate for renewed efforts to revive the two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace in the region,” the statement added.
Key officials listed on the President’s entourage are the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Mohammed Mohammed.
The statement added that President Tinubu will return to Nigeria after the conclusion of the summit.
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