President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to leave Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he will attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit.
This summit, which starts on Monday, November 11, 2024, will tackle pressing issues in the Middle East, especially the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict.
Tinubu’s visit is at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, following the previous summit held in the same city last year.
During his participation, Tinubu will speak on Nigeria’s position calling for an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.
He will also advocate for a renewed commitment to the two-state solution as a foundation for lasting peace in the region.
Accompanying the president on this diplomatic mission will be key officials, including Foreign Minister Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, National Security Adviser Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Information and National Orientation Alhaji Mohammed Idris, and National Intelligence Agency Director General Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
Tinubu is expected to return to Abuja after the summit concludes.
