President Bola Tinubu, alongside the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, ministers and heads of agencies will depart Abuja on Sunday for Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, scheduled to commence on Monday, November 11, 2024.

The summit, which followed last year’s summit in the same Saudi city, is being held at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, revealed this in a statement he signed on Saturday titled, ‘President Tinubu set to attend Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.’

According to Onanuga, the President will be accompanied by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Yusuf Tuggar; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Minister of Information and National Orientation, Mohammed Idris; and the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency, Mohammed Mohammed.

“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.

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

After the conclusion of the summit, President Tinubu will return to Abuja.

Sunday’s trip is Tinubu’s third to the Kingdom and his 30th foreign trip since assuming office 17 months ago.

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