Tinubu Departs Abuja for Saudi Arabia to Perform Umrah, Pray for NigeriaPresident Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage, and pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and progress.Before his departure, Tinubu commissioned equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja to support its operations.Among the dignitaries who saw the President off at the airport were Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Kwara State Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq and Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, alongside other officials.
Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the spiritual exercise. The Presidency said the visit would allow him to seek Allah’s guidance and blessings for the country and #Tinubu #SaudiArabia #NigeriaNews #trendingnown.
Joseph Akwagiobe is a media contributor from Cross River State, Nigeria, currently based in Abuja. He is a graduate of Microbiology and has earned several professional certifications across diverse fields, reflecting his commitment to continuous learning, professional growth, and excellence.