President Tinubu touch down Saudi Arabia after visiting The Netherlands

In preparation for his participation in the 2024 Special World Economic Forum (WEF) on global collaboration, growth, and energy for development, President Bola Tinubu arrived in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia, on Friday evening.

With his arrival, the President officially begins the second phase of his two-nation tour, which preceded his earlier commitments this week in The Hague, Netherlands.

Over a thousand executives from industry, government, and academia from over 90 nations are anticipated to attend the high-profile meeting in Riyadh, according to Chief Ajuri Ngelale, the presidential spokesman.

He clarified that the objective is to build on the accomplishments of the first Growth Summit, which took place in Geneva, Switzerland, last year.

The event serves as a platform to bridge the growing North-South divide exacerbated by emerging economic policies, the energy transition, and geopolitical shocks.

Tinubu and his entourage are expected to utilize the opportunity of the WEF gathering to engage in discussions furthering his “Renewed Hope Agenda” for Nigeria, according to Ajuri Ngelale, the main spokesman for the Nigerian president.