President Tinubu Returns from Arab-Islamic Summit

President Bola Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Historic Arab-Islamic Summit

“Humanitarian aid is not a privilege - it is a basic human right. No individual, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or religion, should be denied access to...”

President Bola Tinubu returns to Abuja after attending the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he addressed the Israel-Palestinian conflict.

President Bola Tinubu has landed back in Abuja after attending the Joint Arab-Islamic Summit in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. His return was met with a warm welcome from top government officials, including Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, ministers, and security leaders at the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport's presidential wing around 8 pm on Tuesday.

During the summit, President Tinubu expressed deep concerns about the humanitarian conditions in Gaza, urging an end to Israel's aggression in Palestine. His speech highlighted Nigeria's commitment to promoting peace and stability in the region.

Highlights of the Summit

Addressing Middle East Issues: The summit, hosted by Saudi Arabia's King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, focused on pressing concerns in the Middle East.

Nigeria's Stance on Israel-Palestinian Conflict: President Tinubu emphasized Nigeria's commitment to an immediate cessation of fighting and a peaceful resolution to the conflict.

Saudi Arabia's Proposed Investment: Nigeria urged Saudi Arabia to solidify its proposed $5 billion investment in the country.

“The conflict in Palestine has persisted for far too long, inflicting immeasurable suffering on countless lives,” Tinubu said while addressing the summit as he also called for a two-state solution.

“As representatives of nations that value justice, dignity, and the sanctity of human life, we have a moral obligation to collectively bring about an immediate end to this conflict.

“It is not enough to issue empty condemnations. The world must work towards an end to Israeli aggression in Gaza, which has persisted for far too long. No political aim, no military strategy, and no security concern should come at the expense of so many innocent lives.

“In a rules-based international order, States have the right of self- defence. But self defence must take proportionality into account, in line with global legal, diplomatic and moral frameworks. An entire civilian population, their dreams and futures, cannot be dismissed as collateral.

“Humanitarian aid is not a privilege - it is a basic human right. No individual, regardless of nationality, ethnicity, or religion, should be denied access to the aid in times of crisis. We must also ensure that humanitarian workers on the frontlines are safe to carry out their mission in Gaza.”

Tinubu's participation in the summit demonstrates Nigeria's commitment to international cooperation and global diplomacy.