President Tinubu To Depart Abuja For Saudi Arabia

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday.

The disclosure was made by presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga in a statement on Saturday.

According to the statement, Tinubu will attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current situation in the Middle East.

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The Summit will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024.

The statement added, “It is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and follows last year’s summit 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.”

Key officials including the minister of foreign affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, will accompany the President. Other members of the entourage are the 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 Nigerian leader is scheduled to return to Abuja after the conclusion of the summit.