President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will today embark on Umrah to Makkah Saudi Arabia after inaugurating the equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force for its operations at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Abuja.
During the Lesser Hajj the President is expected to pray for peace unity stability and continued progress in Nigeria his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga confirmed in a statement yesterday.
Onanuga said the visit will provide an opportunity for spiritual reflection and devotion with the President seeking Allah’s guidance and blessings for the country and its people.
The statement reads: ‘The visit gives the President an opportunity for spiritual reflection devotion and prayers for Nigeria’s peace unity stability and continued progress.
‘While in Makkah Tinubu will perform the religious rites associated with Umrah an Islamic spiritual exercise involving a pilgrimage to the Holy City.’
The president is expected back in the country next week.