President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja for Mecca Saudi Arabia, on Thursday to perform the lesser Hajj and pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and continued progress.
The President’s trip comes amid his administration’s efforts to address the country’s security and economic challenges.
Tinubu’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced the trip in a statement on Wednesday.
Before leaving Nigeria, the President is scheduled to commission newly acquired Nigerian Air Force equipment at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
According to the statement, the visit to Saudi Arabia will offer Tinubu an opportunity for spiritual reflection and devotion as he seeks Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its people.
In Makkah, the President will perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city that involves a series of religious rites.
Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the spiritual exercise.
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