Yemi Obafemi
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will on Thursday, October 29, 2026, depart Abuja for Makkah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, to perform the Umrah.
The development was disclosed in a statement issued on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Mr. Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, the trip is a spiritual exercise devoted to prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and continued progress.
The statement noted that the visit will afford the President an opportunity for spiritual reflection and devotion.
“While in Makkah, President Tinubu will perform the religious rites associated with Umrah, seeking Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its people,” Onanuga stated.
Prior to his departure, President Tinubu is scheduled to commission newly acquired equipment for the Nigerian Air Force at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja.
The President is expected back in the country next week after completing the spiritual exercise.
