Tinubu Returns to Nigeria After Completing Umrah Pilgrimage
President Bola Tinubu departed from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on Wednesday, bound for Abuja after completing a week-long lesser pilgrimage in Makkah. His plane took off at 5:13 pm Saudi time, as confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy.
Accompanying him were the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Nigeria’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yakubu Gambo, and Consul-General Muazam Ibrahim Nayaya. During his visit, Tinubu performed Umrah rites, including circumambulating the Holy Ka’abah, and was granted rare access to the Ka’abah by King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, where he prayed for peace and prosperity in Nigeria.
The visit followed the official launch of his re-election campaign on October 24, with the general elections scheduled for January 16, 2027. Tinubu expressed gratitude for the hospitality received and reaffirmed his commitment to "Project Nigeria.".
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