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.
The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.
According to the statement, the visit gives the President an opportunity for spiritual reflection, devotion, and prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability, and continued progress.
While in Makkah, President Tinubu will perform the religious rites associated with Umrah, seeking Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its people.
Before departing Abuja, President Tinubu will commission some newly acquired operational equipment for the Nigerian Air Force at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
“The President is expected back in the country next week, after completing the spiritual exercise,” Onanuga stated.
