President Bola Tinubu has called for divine intervention to end insecurity and restore lasting peace in Nigeria, following his performance of the lesser Hajj in Saudi Arabia.
Tinubu made the appeal on Friday after completing the Islamic pilgrimage, known as Umrah, at the Grand Mosque in Makkah.
Speaking in an interview with journalists, shared by the Nigerian Television Authority, the President said the spiritual exercise gave him a sense of fulfilment and carried significance for both him and the country.
“I feel good, I feel fulfilled, gives me a sense of spiritual thing for me, and the country, and the children,” he said.
Tinubu said his prayers were guided by his belief in Nigerians, his commitment to his responsibilities and his faith in Allah.
“I believe the love of the people, the commitment to the job, and the visible commitment to our Allah’s wish, Inshallah, and there’s no other God but Allah,” he added.
The President also prayed for Nigerians to live in peace, harmony and happiness, expressing hope that the country would overcome its present challenges.
In a separate statement issued on Friday, his Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, said Tinubu performed the Umrah early in the morning at Masjid al-Haram.
Onanuga said the President offered prayers of gratitude and sought divine guidance and protection for Nigeria.
According to the statement, Tinubu specifically prayed for sustainable peace, national unity and stability, as well as relief from insecurity and other challenges confronting the country.
He also prayed for economic prosperity and social development, while expressing hope for a peaceful and prosperous Nigeria.
The President travelled to Saudi Arabia on Thursday, October 29, for the religious exercise and is expected to return to Nigeria next week.
