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 the President an opportunity for spiritual reflection, devotion, and “prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability, and continued progress.”
The statement explained that
while in Makkah, President Tinubu would perform the religious rites associated with Umrah, seeking Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its people.
On Thursday, the President is also expected to commission some equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force for its operations.
“Before leaving Abuja, President Tinubu will commission at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport some equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force for its operations,” the statement read.
Onanuga said the President is expected would return to the country next week.