Despite the high rate of insecurity, terrorism and insurgency in Nigeria, President Muhammadu is expected to address the forum and underscore the need for member countries to unite and work together to combat common challenges such as terrorism and violent extremism.
The trip which is his second visit to Saudi Arabia this month is coming a day after his inauguration and amidst rising insecurity in the country.
According to Garba Shehu, Senior Special Assistant to the President on Media and Publicity, Buhari is "expected to address the forum and underscore the need for member countries to unite and work together to combat common challenges such as terrorism and violent extremism."
He also said the President will push forward themes that have been at the forefront of his domestic and international priorities, including reviving the Lake Chad Basin, investing in Nigeria to create jobs and financing for development.
The 14th session of the Summit Conference of the OIC, scheduled to hold on Friday, May 31, will be hosted by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and attended by Heads of State and Governments of Member States.
According to the OIC secretariat, Buhari would hold bilateral meetings with world leaders to promote increased cooperation and collaboration on issues of mutual concern.
The President will also push forward themes that have been at the forefront of his domestic and international priorities, including reviving the Lake Chad Basin, investing in Nigeria to create jobs and financing for development.
President Buhari, who is expected to return to the country on June 2nd, will be accompanied by Governors Mohammed Badaru Abubakar of Jigawa State, Gboyega Oyetola of Osun State and Abubakar Sani Bello of Niger State.
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