President Bola Tinubu has prayed for lasting peace, national unity and an end to insecurity in Nigeria during his spiritual visit to Saudi Arabia.
The President made the remarks on Friday after performing Umrah, the lesser Hajj, at the Grand Mosque, Masjid al-Haram, in Makkah.
Speaking to journalists after the religious exercise, Tinubu described the pilgrimage as spiritually fulfilling, saying his prayers were significant to him, Nigeria and its citizens.
Asked about the importance of returning to Saudi Arabia for the spiritual exercise after his visit before the 2023 presidential election, he said it gave him a sense of fulfilment.
“I feel good, I feel fulfilled, gives me a sense of spiritual thing for me, and the country, and the children,” he said in an interview shared online by the Nigerian Television Authority.
The President also linked the significance of the exercise to his belief in the love of Nigerians, his commitment to his responsibilities and his faith in Allah.
“I believe the love of the people, the commitment to the job, and the visible commitment to our Allah’s wish, Inshallah, and there’s no other God but Allah,” he said.
Tinubu further prayed for Nigerians to enjoy peace, harmony and happiness, while encouraging them to maintain their faith in God.
In a statement issued on Friday, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said the President performed Umrah early in the morning at the Grand Mosque.
According to Onanuga, Tinubu offered prayers of gratitude to Allah and sought divine guidance and protection for Nigeria.
He also prayed for sustainable peace, national unity and stability, as well as relief from insecurity and other challenges confronting the country.
The President expressed hope that Nigeria would record progress in economic prosperity and social development.
He also reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a peaceful and prosperous nation.
Tinubu travelled to Saudi Arabia for the spiritual exercise, with the Presidency stating that his prayers were centred on Nigeria’s peace and well-being.
