Tinubu returns to Abuja from Saudi summit
President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday returned to Abuja following his participation in the Joint Arab-Islamic summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
President Tinubu arrived at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 8:00 pm and was welcomed by senior government officials.
During the extraordinary summit, Tinubu called for an immediate end to Israeli military actions in Gaza, describing the conflict as one that has “persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering.”
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Expressing Nigeria’s deep concern over the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Tinubu reaffirmed the nation’s support for a two-state solution that would allow Israelis and Palestinians to live in “security and dignity.”
He commended Saudi Arabia’s King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for organising the summit, calling it a critical step towards renewed diplomatic efforts for lasting peace in the region.
The President emphasised that Nigeria, with its own experiences in fostering stability, would continue to back international peace initiatives in the Middle East.
On hand to welcome the President were Hon. Femi Gbajabiamila, Chief of Staff, and Mr Wale Edun, Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy.
Others were Nyesom Wike, Minister of Federal Capital Territory, and Alhaji Abdullahi Ganduje, Chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress.
The President was accompanied on the trip by Amb. Yusuf Tuggar, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Malam Nuhu Ribadu, National Security Adviser, and Alhaji Mohammed Idris, Minister of Information and National Orientation.
Also on the president’s entourage is Mohammed Mohammed, Director General of the National Intelligence Agency.
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