Tinubu Returns To Abuja After Completing Umrah In Saudi Arabia

President Bola Tinubu has returned to the nation’s capital following the completion of the Umrah pilgrimage in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.

The presidential aircraft touched down at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, at exactly 8:53 p.m. on Wednesday. Top government functionaries, including the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa, the Minister of State for Defence, and the Inspector-General of Police, were on the ground to receive him.

President Tinubu had departed the King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah at 5:13 p.m. Saudi time. Prior to his departure, he held a brief meeting with the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the Royal Guest Palace.

During the spiritual exercise, the President led the Nigerian delegation in performing the Umrah rites, which included the circumambulation of the Holy Ka’abah. He was also granted the rare privilege of entering the Holy Ka’abah on Sunday, where he observed two raka’at prayers alongside his entourage.

According to a statement issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President offered prayers for the country’s unity and sought divine guidance for its leaders.
The President’s entourage during the pilgrimage included the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and the state governors of Sokoto, Jigawa, Kaduna, Borno, and Yobe.