President Tinubu Calls for Unity During Umrah Pilgrimage

President Tinubu, while performing Umrah in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, called on Nigerians to transform their diversity into a source of strength. Speaking to State House correspondents, he highlighted the importance of harnessing the nation's collective strengths and shared aspirations to foster a secure and prosperous Nigeria.

The President reflected on the spiritual significance of the pilgrimage, which he undertook to pray for Nigeria's peace, unity, stability, and continued progress. He arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday night via King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, where he was welcomed by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yakubu Gambo, and Saudi Arabia’s Head of Royal Protocol, Ahmad bin Thafir.

Accompanying President Tinubu during this interaction were several senior government officials, including Niger State Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago, Bauchi State Governor Bala Mohammed, Katsina State Governor Dikko Umaru Radda, and the Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Abubakar Atiku Bagudu. He is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the spiritual exercise.