President Bola Ahmed Tinubu performed Umrah early Friday morning in the holy city of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, offering prayers of gratitude to Almighty Allah and seeking His continued guidance and protection for Nigeria.
According to the statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, during the spiritual exercise, President Tinubu circumambulated the Holy Ka’abah at Masjid al-Haram in worship, devotion and thanksgiving to Almighty Allah for His blessings upon Nigeria and its people.
Speaking with journalists shortly after performing the Umrah, the President said the spiritual exercise was significant as an expression of his love for Nigerians, commitment to his responsibilities and faith in the will of Almighty Allah.
“I believe this Umrah is very significant for the love of our people, commitment to the job and our country, Nigeria; commitment to the will of Allah that His words must prevail, and that there’s no other God but Him and He’s the only one that makes a human being what he can be and what he would be in life,” he said.
President Tinubu prayed for sustainable peace, national unity, harmony and stability in Nigeria, asking Almighty Allah to guide the country’s leaders with wisdom, strengthen the bonds of brotherhood among Nigerians and grant the nation lasting relief from insecurity and other challenges.
“I am grateful to Allah for being able to perform this Umrah. We have just prayed for our nation, for everyone to live in peace and harmony, happiness and faith in God Almighty,” the President said.
He also expressed hope that Nigeria would continue to make progress towards economic prosperity, social development and a more secure future for all citizens.
President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a peaceful, united and prosperous Nigeria where every citizen, regardless of faith or background, can live in safety, dignity and harmony.