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Tinubu Concludes Saudi Arabia Visit, Thanks King Salman For Rare Access to Holy Ka’abah
Tinubu Concludes Saudi Arabia Visit, Thanks King Salman For Rare Access to Holy Ka’abah
President Bola Tinubu announces the conclusion of his visit to Saudi Arabia after performing Umrah and gaining access to the Holy Ka’abah to offer prayers.
Tinubu expresses profound gratitude to Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for extending the rare privilege to him and members of his delegation.
President describes the gesture as a reflection of the longstanding bonds of faith, friendship and mutual respect between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
Tinubu says he used the opportunity to pray for peace, unity and prosperity in Nigeria and for the wellbeing of all Nigerians.
November 2, () – President Bola Tinubu has concluded his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, expressing gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for granting him and members of his delegation the rare privilege of entering the Holy Ka’abah in Makkah to offer prayers.
The President, who also performed Umrah, the lesser Islamic pilgrimage, described the opportunity as a special honour and said the hospitality extended to his delegation reflected the longstanding relationship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
Tinubu announced the conclusion of the visit on Monday in a message posted on his official X account, where he expressed appreciation to the Saudi monarch and Crown Prince for facilitating the spiritual experience.
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“I have concluded my visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where, together with members of my delegation, I had the rare honour of entering the Holy Kaaba to pray, and of performing Umrah,” he wrote.
Tinubu Thanks Saudi King, Crown Prince
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The President specifically acknowledged King Salman, the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques in Makkah and Madinah, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who also serves as Saudi Arabia’s Prime Minister, for granting him and members of his delegation access to the sacred structure.
He also expressed gratitude for their hospitality and what he described as their brotherly care throughout the visit.
“I am deeply grateful to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud @KingSalman, and to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for extending this privilege to us, and for their gracious hospitality and brotherly care,” Tinubu stated.
The President said the gesture reflected the enduring relationship between the two countries, anchored on shared religious ties, friendship and mutual respect.
“It reflects the enduring bonds of faith and friendship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia,” he added.
President Prays For Nigeria’s Peace, Unity
Tinubu disclosed that he used the opportunity of entering the Holy Ka’abah to pray for Nigeria, particularly for peace, national unity and prosperity.
“In those sacred moments, I prayed for peace, unity and prosperity for our dear nation and for all Nigerians,” he said.
The President’s visit followed his participation in Umrah, a pilgrimage undertaken by Muslims in Makkah at any time of the year, unlike Hajj, which takes place during a designated period of the Islamic calendar.
The Ka’abah, situated within the Masjid al-Haram in Makkah, is the most sacred site in Islam and the direction towards which Muslims worldwide face during their daily prayers.
Access to its interior is restricted, making the opportunity extended to Tinubu and his delegation a rare religious privilege.
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Members of Tinubu’s delegation included the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi (SAN); Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Ali Pate; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and governors of Borno, Sokoto, Jigawa, Kaduna, Yobe and Kwara states.
Chairman of BUA Group, Abdulsamad Isiaka Rabiu, and Chief Executive Officer of Oando, Wale Tinubu, were also among the prominent Nigerians who accompanied the President.
During the visit, Tinubu had earlier disclosed that he prayed for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians, while reaffirming his commitment to national development and the pursuit of prosperity.
He also expressed optimism about Nigeria’s economic outlook and stressed the need to invest in the future of young Nigerians.
The President’s latest message announcing the conclusion of the visit reiterated his gratitude to the Saudi leadership and his prayers for peace, unity and prosperity in Nigeria.
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