Tinubu departs Abuja for Makkah Thursday to pray for Nigeria, presidency announces

President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform the Umrah and pray for the peace, unity, and stability of Nigeria.

The President will use the opportunity of the holy pilgrimage to pray for the country’s peace, unity, and stability.

The presidency confirmed the trip in a statement, noting that the President is expected to return to the country after the spiritual exercise.