President Bola Tinubu will depart Nigeria on Thursday for Makkah in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on
Information and Strategy, made this known in a statement on Wednesday.
According to Onanuga, he is going to Makkah for Umrah, an Islamic spiritual exercise involving a pilgrimage to the Holy City.
Before his departure, the president is expected to commission some equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force for its operations at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport.
He disclosed that Tinubu will be back in the country next week, after completing the spiritual exercise.
The statement reads: “The visit gives the President an opportunity for spiritual reflection, devotion, and prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability, and continued progress.
“While in Makkah, President Tinubu will perform the religious rites associated with Umrah, seeking Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its people.”
