Tinubu heads to Makkah, prays for Nigeria’s peace, unity

By, David Usman, Abuja 

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah and pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and progress.

According to a statement issued on Wednesday by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s visit will provide an opportunity for spiritual reflection and devotion.

It was gathered that President Tinubu seeks Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its people.

The Nations News reports that before departing, Tinubu will commission equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.

The commissioning will take place at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, before the President’s departure for Saudi Arabia.

The equipment acquisition is part of the activities involving the Nigerian Air Force, although the statement did not provide further details about the equipment or its operational capabilities.

Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the spiritual exercise.

However, the statement further said that the President would pray for the country’s peace, unity, stability and development.

The President is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the spiritual exercise.