President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Performing Umrah in Saudi Arabia

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has returned to Abuja after performing the Umrah (Lesser Hajj) in Makkah, Saudi Arabia while offering prayers for peace, security, unity and prosperity in Nigeria.

Arrival in Abuja

The President’s aircraft arrived at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 8.53pm, marking the end of his five-day trip to Saudi Arabia.

He was greeted on arrival by the President’s Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, Kaduna Governor Uba Sani, Sokoto Governor Ahmad Aliyu, Borno Governor Babagana Zulum, Jigawa Governor Umar Namadi, Yobe Governor Mai Mala Buni and other senior government officials.

Other officials present were Education Minister Tunji Alausa, Minister of State for Defence, Bello Matawalle and Ibrahim Agundi, Director of Protocol, Federal Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Leaving Saudi Arabia

President Tinubu left the Royal Terminal at King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah after completing his pilgrimage. He had a brief meeting with the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the Royal Guest Palace.

The President was accompanied to the airport by the Saudi official, the Nigerian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yakubu Gambo and Consul General Ambassador Muazam Ibrahim Nayaya.

Umrah rituals

While in Makkah, President Tinubu performed the Umrah rituals. During his visit he performed the ritual of circumambulating around the Holy Ka’abah inside Masjid al-Haram (Grand Mosque). The President offered prayers for Nigeria and its people.

One of the highlights of President Tinubu’s visit was the rare honour given to him and his delegation to enter the Holy Ka’abah on Sunday. Special prayers were offered inside the sacred site for divine guidance for the country.

The President offered prayers for lasting peace, security, unity and prosperity. He also prayed to have the wisdom, strength and resilience in order to carry out his duties as the nations leader.

National Unity

Speaking about his pilgrimage, the President said he is dedicated to creating a prosperous Nigeria and investing in its youth for progress. He added that Nigeria’s diversity in religion, ethnicity and culture should be seen as an asset to create prosperity for all. "Our strength is our diversity and we are still building on our diversity for the prospect and security of the country," the President said during his pilgrimage.

Source: thenationonlineng.net/

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