President Bola Ahmed Tinubu carried out Umrah early Friday morning within the holy metropolis of Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, providing prayers of gratitude to Almighty Allah and looking for His continued steering and safety for Nigeria.
During the religious train, President Tinubu circled the Holy Ka’abah on the Grand Mosque, Masjid al-Haram, in worship, devotion, and thanksgiving to Almighty Allah for His blessings on Nigeria and her folks.
Fielding questions from journalists shortly after the religious train, the President mentioned: “I believe this Umrah is very significant for the love of our people, commitment to the job and our country, Nigeria; commitment to the will of Allah that His words must prevail, and that there’s no other God but Him and He’s the only one that makes a human being what he can be and what he would be in life”.
President Tinubu prayed for sustainable peace, nationwide unity, concord and stability in Nigeria, asking Almighty Allah to information the nation’s leaders with knowledge, strengthen the bonds of brotherhood amongst Nigerians, and grant the nation lasting aid from insecurity and different challenges.
“I am grateful to Allah for being able to perform this Umrah. We have just prayed for our nation, for everyone to live in peace and harmony, happiness and faith in God Almighty,” the President mentioned.
He expressed hope that Nigeria would proceed to make progress towards financial prosperity, social improvement, and a safer future for all its residents.
President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s dedication to constructing a peaceable, united, and affluent nation the place each Nigerian, no matter religion or background, can stay in security, dignity, and concord.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
October 30, 2026
