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From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja
President Bola Tinubu has said he prayed for peace, unity and prosperity in Nigeria during his recent visit to Saudi Arabia, where he had the rare privilege of entering the Holy Kaaba in Makkah and performing the lesser Hajj (Umrah).
The President disclosed this on Monday while announcing the conclusion of his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. He expressed gratitude to the country’s leadership for granting him and members of his delegation access to the sacred Islamic site.
Tinubu, in a post on his verified X handle, @officialABAT, specifically thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, Mohammed bin Salman, for extending the privilege to the Nigerian delegation.
He also expressed appreciation for the hospitality and brotherly care accorded to him and his entourage during the visit.
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The President said the opportunity to enter the Holy Kaaba and perform Umrah reflected the enduring bonds of faith and friendship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
“In those sacred moments, I prayed for peace, unity and prosperity for our dear nation and for all Nigerians,” he said.
Tinubu described the experience as a rare honour, noting that it was made possible through the gracious gesture of the Saudi leadership.
His visit to the Kingdom included religious activities in Makkah, where he performed Umrah and entered the Holy Kaaba, one of Islam’s most sacred sites.
