Tinubu heading for Makkah
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic spiritual exercise involving a pilgrimage to the Holy City. This was disclosed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Wednesday. Onanuga said the visit would give […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to travel to Makkah, Saudi Arabia on Thursday to perform Umrah, a significant Islamic pilgrimage. This travel arrangement was announced by Bayo Onanuga, the President's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, through a statement released on Wednesday. Onanuga emphasized that the trip would allow the President to engage in spiritual reflection, devotion, and prayer for Nigeria's well-being, including hopes for peace, unity, stability, and continued progress.
During his time in Makkah, Tinubu will undertake the religious obligations of Umrah, seeking divine guidance and blessings for Nigeria. Additionally, the President is set to commission new equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport prior to his departure. Upon completing his journey, Tinubu is expected to make his return to Nigeria the following week.
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