President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is in Riyadh, the Saudi Arabian capital where he is expected to participate in the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit.
The Nigerian leader who landed on Sunday at the King Abdulaziz International Airport at 10 a.m local time was received by the deputy governor of the Riyadh region, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz.
The summit being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, will focus on the current situation in the Middle East.
President Tinubu according to his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, will be addressing a number of critical regional issues during the meeting, 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 would 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,” Onanuga said.
“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.
Onanuga stated that the summit would commence on Monday, November 11, 2024.
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