Tinubu to attend Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Saudi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu
Abdullateef Fowewe
President Bola Tinubu has set to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
This summit according to a statement on Saturday by the president’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, will focus on the current situation in the Middle East.
Onanuga stated that Tinubu will depart Abuja to Saudi Arabia on Sunday, November 10, as the summit will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024.
Onanuga wrote, “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.
“The Summit will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024.
“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.”
Onanuga said Tinubu would be addressing the ongoing Israel-Palestinian war and emphasise Nigeria’s strong call for an immediate ceasefire.
“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,” he added.
However, Onanuga didn’t disclose a specific date Tinubu would return to Nigeria.
“After the conclusion of the summit, President Tinubu will return to Abuja,” he had written.
