President Bola Tinubu has completed his Umrah in Makkah and departed Saudi Arabia for Abuja after offering prayers for Nigeria’s peace, security, unity and prosperity.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has departed Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, for Abuja following the successful completion of his Umrah (Lesser Hajj) in the holy city of Makkah.
The President’s aircraft departed the Royal Terminal of King Abdulaziz International Airport, Jeddah, at exactly 5:13 p.m. Saudi time on Wednesday, November 4, 2026.
The Deputy Governor of the Makkah Region, Prince Saud bin Mishaal bin Abdulaziz Al Saud; Nigeria’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Ambassador Yakubu Gambo; and Consul-General, Ambassador Muazam Ibrahim Nayaya, accompanied the President to the airport.
Before his departure, Tinubu held a brief meeting with the Deputy Governor of Makkah at the Royal Guest Palace within the airport.
The President had arrived in Saudi Arabia on Thursday, where he led members of the Nigerian delegation in performing the Umrah rites, including the circumambulation of the Holy Ka’abah.
On Sunday, Tinubu was granted the rare privilege of entering the sacred structure, where he and members of his delegation performed two raka’at prayers.
During the prayers, the President offered special supplications to Almighty Allah for lasting peace, security, unity and prosperity in Nigeria, while seeking divine guidance, wisdom and strength to continue serving the country.
He also prayed for continued blessings upon Nigeria, its leaders and citizens, expressing hope that the country’s diversity would become a source of national strength, cohesion and shared prosperity.
According to a State House press release issued by his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President’s visit provided an opportunity for spiritual reflection, thanksgiving and prayers for Nigeria, alongside a renewed commitment to building a peaceful, united and prosperous nation.
Tinubu also expressed appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the hospitality and special courtesies extended to him and the Nigerian delegation.
He particularly acknowledged the privilege granted to him to enter the Holy Ka’abah and offer prayers.
The President departed Saudi Arabia with renewed faith and gratitude to Almighty Allah, reaffirming his commitment to the Renewed Hope Agenda and his administration’s aspiration to build a better Nigeria.
Members of his entourage included the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, and the governors of Sokoto, Jigawa, Kaduna, Borno and Yobe states, among other government officials.
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