President Bola Ahmed Tinubu arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday to attend the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit.

The president touched down at King Abdulaziz International Airport at 10 a.m. local time, where he was welcomed by the deputy governor of the Riyadh region, Prince Mohammed Bin Abdulrahman Bin Abdulaziz.

The summit, convened by King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman, will focus on key issues affecting the Middle East, particularly the ongoing Israel-Palestinian conflict.

Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, stated that President Tinubu is expected to address the crisis at the summit, reiterating Nigeria’s call for an immediate ceasefire and stressing the urgent need for a peaceful resolution.

Tinubu will also advocate for renewed international efforts to revive the two-state solution as a long-term pathway to peace in the region.

“Nigeria will continue to push for renewed efforts towards a lasting resolution,” Onanuga confirmed.

The summit will officially begin on Monday, November 11, 2024.