Tinubu Departs Jeddah For Abuja After Performing Umrah in Makkah.
The president’s plane, according to a release issued by presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, took off at the Royal Terminal of the King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah at exactly 5: 13.pm Saudi time.
Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin MISHAL bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Nigerian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yakubu Gambo, and Consul-General, Ambassador Muazam Ibrahim Nayaya, accompanied the president to the airport.
Before departure, Tinubu had a brief meeting with the Deputy Governor of Makkah at the Royal Guest Palace in the Airport.
On arrival in Saudi Arabia last Thursday, the president led members of the Nigerian delegation to perform the Umrah rites, including the circumambulation of the Holy Ka’abah. Last Sunday, Tinubu was granted the rare privilege of entering the sacred structure, where he and members of his delegation performed the two raka’at prayers. Inside the Holy Ka’abah, the president offered special supplications to Almighty Allah for lasting peace, security, unity and prosperity in Nigeria, while seeking divine guidance, wisdom and strength to continue serving the Nigerian people. Tinubu also prayed for Allah’s continued blessings upon Nigeria, its leaders and citizens, expressing hope that the country’s diversity would be transformed into a source of strength, national cohesion and shared prosperity.
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