Tinubu Offers Prayers for National Unity, Stability and Security

President Bola Tinubu has offered prayers for peace, national unity and an end to insecurity in Nigeria during his spiritual visit to Saudi Arabia, saying the exercise was personally fulfilling and significant to the country’s well-being. The President spoke on Friday after performing the lesser Hajj, known as Umrah, at the Grand Mosque, Masjid al-Haram, in Makkah. In an interview with journalists shared by the Nigerian Television Authority, Tinubu said the spiritual exercise gave him a sense of fulfilment, noting that his prayers were centred on Nigeria, its people and the responsibilities of his office. He also expressed his faith in Allah and prayed that Nigerians would continue to live in peace, harmony and happiness.

In a statement issued later on Friday, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu offered prayers of gratitude to Allah while seeking divine guidance and protection for the country. According to the statement, the President prayed for sustainable peace, national unity, stability and relief from insecurity and other challenges confronting Nigeria. He also expressed hope for greater economic prosperity and social development, while reaffirming his administration’s commitment to building a peaceful and prosperous nation. Tinubu’s visit to Saudi Arabia comes as the country continues to grapple with security and other national challenges, with the Presidency saying his spiritual exercise was focused on Nigeria’s peace and well-being.

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