* The President describes the pilgrimage as a spiritual experience, saying he prayed for Nigeria’s peace, unity and successful elections.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has expressed a sense of fulfilment after completing the lesser pilgrimage, known as Umrah, in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.
The President spoke shortly after performing the religious rites, describing the visit as a spiritual experience and an opportunity to seek Allah’s guidance and pray for Nigeria.
“It’s a spiritual thing for me and the country, Nigeria. I’m grateful to Allah for this opportunity,” he said.
Asked about the significance of returning to the holy land after performing Umrah before the 2023 general elections, Tinubu described the latest visit as “very, very significant”.
He attributed his commitment to the country to the love of the people and his dedication to public service, while expressing confidence in Allah’s will.
“I believe the love of the people, the commitment to the job, and the physical commitment to it. I believe that Allah’s wish in His court must prevail,” he said.
Tinubu, Rabiu pray for Nigeria
The President said he also prayed for peace, harmony and happiness in Nigeria.
“We just pray for our nation. We pray for everyone to live in harmony, happiness, and faith in God Almighty,” he added.
Other members of the presidential delegation also said they used the spiritual visit to pray for peace, unity and a successful electoral process in Nigeria.
Businessman, Alhaji Abdul Samad Rabiu, who accompanied the President, described the visit as significant, expressing gratitude for the opportunity to join Tinubu in the holy land.
“We are here in this sacred place to pray for Nigeria, to pray for peace, long-lasting peace for the country, for unity in Nigeria,” Rabiu said.
He added that the delegation had prayed and would continue to pray for free, fair and successful elections.
“We hope and pray that peace and unity will prevail in our country,” he said.
Tinubu’s aide speaks on regular spiritual visits
The President’s media aide, Tunde Rahman, said Tinubu had maintained a tradition of visiting the holy land to seek Allah’s guidance for himself and the country.
“There’s never been a year that we didn’t come to seek the face of our Almighty Allah,” he said.
He described the latest visit as particularly significant as Nigeria prepares for another electoral cycle, adding that the delegation had prayed for a successful, free, fair and credible electoral process.
Zulum seeks lasting peace, stability
Borno State Governor, Prof. Babagana Zulum, also offered prayers for lasting peace and stability in Nigeria.
“The most important thing is for the return of peace and tranquillity to Nigeria. We pray that Almighty Allah shall give us lasting peace and tranquillity in Nigeria,” he said.
Zulum also called for peaceful elections, stressing that national unity and stability were essential to the country’s future.
“We believe there is nothing better than peace. We believe there is nothing better than unity of our own country,” he added.
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