The President made the disclosure on Monday, November 2, while reflecting on his spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia for the lesser Hajj, known as Umrah. He expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for granting him and members of his delegation access to the sacred structure.
Tinubu described the opportunity to pray inside the Kaaba as a historic and deeply cherished experience. He said he was confident that his prayers for the strength and wisdom to serve the country had been answered.
The President also recalled undertaking Umrah before the 2023 presidential election, when he prayed for Allah’s blessings and promised to return in gratitude. He said the experience had further strengthened his commitment to national development and his determination to build a prosperous Nigeria.
Reaffirming his administration’s focus, Tinubu called for greater investment in young Nigerians and said leaders must make decisions that secure a better future for coming generations. He also urged Nigerians to put Allah first, follow their conscience and remain committed to the right path.
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President Bola Tinubu has disclosed the personal request he made to Allah while praying inside the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, describing the experience as a rare spiritual privilege. President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he asked Almighty Allah for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians during his recent visit to the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.The...
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- President Bola Tinubu has disclosed the personal request he made to Allah while praying inside the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, describing the experience as a rare spiritual privilege.
- President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he asked Almighty Allah for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians during his recent visit to the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.The President made the disclosure on Monday, November 2, while reflecting on his spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia for the lesser Hajj, known as Umrah.
- He expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for granting him and members of his delegation access to the sacred structure.Tinubu described the opportunity to pray inside the Kaaba as a historic and deeply cherished experience.
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President Bola Tinubu has disclosed the personal request he made to Allah while praying inside the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, describing the experience as a rare spiritual privilege. President Bola Tinubu has revealed that he asked Almighty Allah for wisdom and resilience to continue serving Nigerians during his recent visit to the Holy Kaaba in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.The...
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November 2, 2026
