President Bola Ahmed Tinubu is scheduled to depart Abuja on Thursday, October 29, 2026, for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, the lesser Islamic pilgrimage.
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The President’s upcoming travel was announced in an official statement issued on Wednesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the presidency, the visit offers President Tinubu an opportunity for spiritual devotion, reflection, and prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability, and continued economic progress. While in Makkah, the President will perform prescribed religious rites associated with the pilgrimage, seeking divine guidance and blessings for the nation.
Prior to his departure from the Federal Capital Territory, President Tinubu will commission newly acquired operational equipment for the Nigerian Air Force at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
The President is expected to return to the country next week upon concluding the spiritual exercise.
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