Wale Tinubu joins Tinubu for Umrah in Saudi Arabia
Businessman Wale Tinubu says he joined President Bola Tinubu to perform the lesser Hajj (Umrah) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, describing it as an honour. Read More: https://punchng.com/wale-tinubu-joins-tinubu-for-umrah-in-saudi-arabia/
Businessman Wale Tinubu traveled to Saudi Arabia alongside President Bola Tinubu to perform the lesser Hajj pilgrimage. In a post on his X account, Wale Tinubu highlighted the pilgrimage as a chance for humility, thankfulness, camaraderie, and service, noting that distinctions fade in Makkah. He expressed his honor in joining President Tinubu for the lesser Hajj.
President Tinubu arrived in Saudi Arabia the previous evening and completed the Umrah rites at the Grand Mosque on Friday. After the pilgrimage, he spoke to journalists about feeling fulfilled and grateful for the opportunity. The President, accompanied by various governors and officials, called on Nigerians to pray for the nation, specifically for peaceful elections leading up to the 2027 general polls, which he expects to return to Nigeria for shortly after his spiritual journey.
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