President Bola Tinubu performed Umrah in the holy city of Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, on Friday morning. He offered prayers of gratitude to Almighty Allah and sought His continued guidance and protection for Nigeria. The president circled the Holy Ka’abah at the Grand Mosque, Masjid al-Haram, in worship, devotion, and thanksgiving to Almighty Allah for His blessings on Nigeria and her people.
During a press briefing after the spiritual exercise, Tinubu emphasized the significance of the Umrah for Nigeria's love, commitment to the job, and commitment to the will of Allah. He prayed for sustainable peace, national unity, harmony, and stability in Nigeria, asking Almighty Allah to guide the country’s leaders with wisdom and strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among Nigerians.
Tinubu expressed gratitude to Allah for being able to perform the Umrah and prayed for the nation, seeking peace and harmony for all Nigerians. He expressed hope that Nigeria would continue to make progress towards economic prosperity, social development, and a more secure future for all its citizens. The president reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a peaceful, united, and prosperous nation.
Tinubu called for sustained commitment and collective efforts towards nation-building, emphasizing the need for Nigerians to harness the country’s diversity as a source of strength in advancing national development, peace, and security. He stressed the importance of drawing on the nation’s collective strengths and shared aspirations to build a more secure and prosperous country.
The president reflected on the spiritual significance of the pilgrimage, emphasizing its impact on the minds and spirits of Nigerians. Tinubu was accompanied by top government officials, including Governors of Niger, Mohammed Umaru Bago; Bauchi, Bala Mohammed; Katsina, Dikko Umaru Radda; and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu.
Tinubu arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday night via the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, where he was received by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yakubu Gambo, and Saudi Arabia’s Head of Royal Protocol, Ahmad bin Thafir. His visit to Makkah is devoted to performing the religious rites associated with Umrah and offering prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability, and continued progress.
President Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria next week following the completion of the spiritual exercise. The president's trip to Saudi Arabia for the Umrah is a testament to his administration's commitment to promoting peace, unity, and stability in Nigeria.
Key points
- President Tinubu performed Umrah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, seeking Allah's guidance and protection for Nigeria.
- Tinubu prayed for sustainable peace, national unity, harmony, and stability in Nigeria.
- The president emphasized the importance of harnessing Nigeria's diversity as a source of strength in advancing national development, peace, and security.
