President Tinubu Returns to Abuja After Completing Umrah in Saudi Arabia

President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after completing the Umrah pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia. His plane landed at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport at 8:53 p.m. on Wednesday.

Upon arrival, he was welcomed by several officials, including the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila, and the Minister of Education, Tunji Alausa. Other government officials, including the Minister of State for Defence and the Inspector-General of Police, were also present.

Before leaving Saudi Arabia, Tinubu departed from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah at 5:13 p.m. local time. He had a brief meeting with the Deputy Governor of Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, at the Royal Guest Palace in the airport.

During his pilgrimage, Tinubu led a Nigerian delegation in performing the Umrah rites, which included walking around the Holy Ka’abah. He was also allowed to enter the Holy Ka’abah on Sunday, where he and his team prayed.

According to a statement from his spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, Tinubu prayed for Nigeria’s peace, security, unity, and prosperity, as well as for guidance and wisdom for the country’s leaders. His delegation included the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, and governors from several states, including Sokoto, Jigawa, Kaduna, Borno, and Yobe.