President Tinubu Departs Saudi Arabia

By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Abuja, after participating in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit.

President Tinubu departed the King Abdulaziz International Airport at 3:40 pm (local time) Tuesday.

The Nigerian Leader at the extraordinary Arab-Islamic summit called for an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza.

He warned that “the conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.”

President Tinubu also expressed deep concern about the humanitarian conditions in Gaza.

He reiterated Nigeria’s call for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza while affirming the country’s support for a two-state solution, where both Israelis and Palestinians can co-exist in security and dignity.

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The Nigerian leader commended King Salman of Saudi Arabia and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for convening the summit, describing it as a vital opportunity to renew diplomatic efforts and work toward sustainable peace.

He assured that Nigeria given its own experiences would continue to support international efforts that advance peace and stability in the Middle East.

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), Mohammed Mohammed, were all in the President’s entourage.

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