At the forthcoming Arab-Islamic summit in Saudi Arabia, President Bola Tinubu is set to push for an immediate ceasefire and a peaceful resolution to the ongoing Israel-Palestinian war.
This was disclosed in a statement by the his spokesman, Chief Bayo Onanuga.
Already, president Tinubu departed Abuja on Sunday for the Joint Summit.
The annual summit is being convened at the invitation of Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Though, Nigeria will be participating in it’s capacity as a member of the Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC).
Bayo Onanuga, on Saturday said the summit will commence on Monday, November 11, 2024.
“It 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.
“Nigeria will also advocate for renewed efforts to revive the two-state solution as a pathway to lasting peace in the region,” he said.
Bayo Ananuga also revealed that key officials including the minister of foreign affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar, would accompany the President.
Other members of the entourage are the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Minister of Information and National Orientation, Alhaji Mohammed Idris; and the Director General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA), Amb. Mohammed Mohammed.
He added that after the conclusion of the summit, President Tinubu would return to Abuja.