Saudi Arabia: Nigerian Leader to attend Joint-Arab Islamic Summit

Temitope Mustapha, Abuja

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Nigeria’s 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 made known in a statement signed on Saturday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr Bayo Onanuga.

The Summit which will begin on Monday, November 11, 2024,will be held in Saudi city.

The Joint Arab-Islamic Summit is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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 Nigerian 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), Mohammed Mohammed.

After the conclusion of the summit, President Tinubu will return to Abuja.

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