President Bola Tinubu has arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, to perform the Umrah pilgrimage, with the Presidency saying the visit will provide an opportunity to pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity and progress.
Tinubu arrived at King Abdulaziz International Airport on Thursday, where he was received by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yakubu Gambo, and the kingdom’s Head of Royal Protocol, Ahmad bin Thafir.
The President departed Abuja for Saudi Arabia following an announcement by the Presidency in a statement issued on October 28, 2026, by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, Tinubu will perform the religious rites of Umrah in Makkah, seeking Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its people.
The Presidency said the pilgrimage would also offer the President an opportunity for spiritual reflection and prayers for the country’s peace, unity, stability and continued progress.
Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the religious exercise.
