BREAKING: Tinubu jets out to Saudi Arabia to pray for Nigeria [VIDEO]

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Abuja for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic spiritual exercise.

The President left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja, on Thursday afternoon for the holy city.

DAILY POST reports that Umrah is an Islamic spiritual exercise involving pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah, prayers and spiritual renewal.

According to the Presidency, the trip is for spiritual reflection and prayers for the nation.

Tinubu is expected to pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity and progress during the exercise and return to the country after the completion of the Umrah rites.

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President Tinubu departs Abuja for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic spiritual exercise involving pilgrimage to the Holy City.

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The President is expected back in the country next week after completing the spiritual exercise. https://t.co/9jIKsoDP4H

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