President Bola Tinubu is set to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on November 11, 2024. Joined by top Nigerian officials, Tinubu will address the Israel-Palestinian conflict, calling for a ceasefire and advocating for a two-state solution as a path to Middle East peace.
President Bola Tinubu will depart Nigeria on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to participate in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to begin on November 11, 2024. The summit, hosted by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, will focus on pressing issues in the Middle East, particularly the Israel-Palestinian conflict.
According to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu is expected to deliver remarks advocating for an immediate ceasefire and encouraging the international community to pursue peaceful resolutions. Nigeria aims to push for renewed efforts toward a two-state solution as a sustainable approach to achieving stability in the region.
Accompanying the president will be key government officials, including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Foreign Affairs Minister Yusuf Tuggar, Information and National Orientation Minister Mohammed Idris, and Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) Mohammed Mohammed. This high-level delegation underscores Nigeria’s commitment to engaging with international partners on matters of regional security and peace.
The Joint Arab-Islamic Summit is an annual event that draws leaders from across the Arab and Islamic world to address shared concerns and coordinate responses to crises affecting member nations. President Tinubu’s participation reflects Nigeria's dedication to contributing to peaceful solutions for conflict-prone areas globally. Following the summit, the president and his team are expected to return to Abuja.
