Tinubu Heads to Saudi Arabia for Umrah, Prayers for Nigeria
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform the Islamic pilgrimage of Umrah and pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity and stability.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the visit will provide Tinubu with an opportunity for spiritual reflection and devotion.
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The statement said the President would offer prayers for the nation’s continued progress and seek Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its citizens.
Before departing the country, Tinubu is expected to commission newly acquired Nigerian Air Force equipment at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The statement added that the President would return to Nigeria next week after completing the spiritual exercise.
Umrah is an Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah that can be performed at any time of the year, unlike Hajj, which takes place during a specified period of the Islamic calendar.
