The President will pray for Nigeria’s peace and stability in Makkah after inaugurating the Presidential Wing at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and unveiling new Air Force equipment.
President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving religious rites at the Holy City.
According to a statement by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s visit will provide an opportunity for spiritual reflection and prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and progress. While in Makkah, President Tinubu is expected to perform the rites associated with the pilgrimage and seek Allah’s guidance and blessings for the country and its people.
Before departing Abuja, the President is scheduled to inaugurate the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport and unveil equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force for its operations.
The statement added that President Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the spiritual exercise.