Tinubu to attend Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Saudi Arabia

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will travel to Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit.

The summit, set to begin on Monday, November 11, is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

In a statement on Saturday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser to the president on information and strategy, said meeting is expected to address a number of critical regional issues, with particular emphasis on the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Tinubu is expected to speak on the crisis, reiterating Nigeria’s stance for an immediate ceasefire and the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.

He said Nigeria will use the opportunity to push for renewed international efforts to revive the two-state solution as a viable path to lasting peace.

“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,” the statement reads.

“Nigeria will also advocate for renewed efforts to revive the two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace in the region,” the release stated.

Accompanying President Tinubu to the summit are Yusuf Tuggar, minister of foreign affairs; Nuhu Ribadu, national security adviser; Mohammed Idris, information minister; and Mohammed Mohammed, director-general of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).

The president will return to Abuja following the conclusion of the summit.