President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Saudi Arabia for Abuja after completing the Umrah, also known as the Lesser Hajj, in the holy city of Makkah.
The President’s aircraft took off from the Royal Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, at exactly 5:13 p.m. Saudi time.
Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed the development in a statement, confirming that Tinubu was seen off at the airport by the Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud.
Nigeria’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yakubu Gambo, and the Consul-General, Muazam Ibrahim Nayaya, were also present to bid the President farewell.
Before departing, Tinubu held a brief meeting with the Makkah Deputy Governor at the Royal Guest Palace within the airport.
The President’s trip to Saudi Arabia provided an opportunity to perform the Islamic pilgrimage and fulfil the religious obligation of Umrah before returning to Nigeria.
