By Omoyeni Ojeifo
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, a pilgrimage to the Islamic holy city of Makkah.
During the visit, the President will perform the religious rites associated with Umrah and pray for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and progress.
Mr. Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Media and Strategy in a statement on Wednesday said: Tinubu would also commission newly acquired Nigerian Air Force equipment at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport before departing.
“Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the pilgrimage,” the statement added.
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