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BREAKING: President Tinubu to Depart For Saudi Arabia To Pray For Nigeria

During the visit, the president will perform the religious rites associated with Umrah and seek Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its citizens.

BABabatunde AbdulRaheem Lawal

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the visit will provide the President an opportunity for spiritual reflection and prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and progress.

During the visit, Tinubu will perform the religious rites associated with Umrah and seek Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its citizens.

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Before departing the country, the President will commission equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

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Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the spiritual exercise, the statement added

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