From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu will today depart Abuja for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which will focus on the current situation in the Middle East, the Presidency has said.
According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the summit which will commence tomorrow 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.
He will also advocate for renewed efforts to revive the two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace in the region.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tugga and other officials will accompany the President. Other members of the entourage are the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA).