President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah.
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Umrah is an Islamic spiritual exercise involving a pilgrimage to the Holy City.
The President on Wednesday, presided over an emergency meeting of the Federal Executive Council, the 5th to be held this year, at the Council chambers of the presidential Villa, Abuja, where far reaching decisions were announced.
Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, in a statement on Wednesday, said the visit will give ‘ 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.
Before leaving Abuja, President Tinubu will commission some equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force for its operations, at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport
The President is expected back in the country next week, after completing the spiritual exercise.