President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving prayers and other religious rites in the holy city.
Politics Nigeria reports that the visit will provide the president with an opportunity to pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and continued progress.
According to a statement issued on Wednesday by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu will perform the religious rites associated with Umrah and seek Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its people.
Before departing the country, the president will commission equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force for its operations.
The commissioning will take place at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport in Abuja.
Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the spiritual exercise in Saudi Arabia.