President Bola Tinubu has concluded his visit to Saudi Arabia, saying he used the opportunity to pray for peace, unity and prosperity in Nigeria.
Tinubu disclosed this on Monday in a statement posted on his verified X account, @officialABAT, following his religious pilgrimage to the kingdom.
The President said he and members of his delegation had the rare privilege of entering the Holy Kaaba in Makkah to pray and performing the lesser pilgrimage, known as Umrah.
“I have concluded my visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where, together with members of my delegation, I had the rare honour of entering the Holy Kaaba to pray, and of performing Umrah,” he wrote.
He expressed appreciation to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for granting the delegation access to the sacred site and providing hospitality during the visit.
“I am deeply grateful to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud @KingSalman, and to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for extending this privilege to us, and for their gracious hospitality and brotherly care,” Tinubu said.
He described the visit as a reflection of the longstanding religious and diplomatic ties between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
“It reflects the enduring bonds of faith and friendship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia,” he added.
The President said his prayers during the pilgrimage were focused on the country’s peace, unity and development.
“In those sacred moments, I prayed for peace, unity and prosperity for our dear nation and for all Nigerians,” he said.
Tinubu departed Abuja on Thursday, October 29, for Saudi Arabia, where he performed Umrah at the Grand Mosque, Masjid al-Haram, in Makkah.
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