President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to participate in the 2024 Special World Economic Forum (WEF) on Global Collaboration, Growth and Energy for Development.

This marks the second leg of his two-nation official visit, following his earlier engagements in the Netherlands.

The high-profile forum, which begins today, will bring together over 1,000 leaders from business, government, and academia from more than 90 countries.

The aim is to build on the success of last year’s inaugural Growth Summit held in Geneva, Switzerland.

The Riyadh meeting will focus on addressing pressing global challenges across three core themes: Revitalizing Global Collaboration, Fostering Inclusive Growth, and Catalyzing Action on Energy for Development.

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

According to Ajuri Ngelale, President Tinubu’s spokesman, the Nigerian leader and his entourage will utilize the opportunity to engage in discussions furthering his “Renewed Hope Agenda” for Nigeria.

The forum provides a platform for global leaders to come together and find solutions to pressing economic and energy challenges, and President Tinubu’s participation is expected to contribute significantly to the discussions.