Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to a two-state solution as the path to resolving the longstanding Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
The country is also calling for an immediate ceasefire to halt the escalating violence between Israel and Gaza, urging an end to the ongoing cycle of attacks and counterattacks in the region.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is set to outline Nigeria’s stance at the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit, which begins today in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The summit, convened at the invitation of King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, provides a platform for leaders to address the crisis in the Middle East.
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In a statement from Presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga, it was confirmed that President Tinubu will strongly advocate for an immediate ceasefire, underscoring Nigeria’s position that lasting peace can only be achieved through dialogue and diplomacy.
The President is expected to stress the importance of renewed international efforts to revive the two-state solution, which remains central to Nigeria’s vision of a just and enduring peace between Israel and Palestine.
Accompanying President Tinubu are key government officials, including the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ambassador Yusuf Tuggar; 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), Ambassador Mohammed Mohammed.
Through this engagement, Nigeria seeks to reinforce its commitment to regional stability and its role in advocating for peace in the Middle East.
