President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will depart Abuja on Thursday for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage to the Holy City.
The Independent Mirror reports that the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced this in a statement on Wednesday, October 28, 2026.
The visit will provide the President with an opportunity for spiritual reflection, devotion and prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and continued progress.
While in Makkah, President Tinubu will perform the religious rites associated with Umrah, seeking Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its people.
Before departing Abuja, the President is scheduled to commission equipment acquired by the Nigerian Air Force for its operations at the Presidential Wing of the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport.
President Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria next week after completing the spiritual exercise.
