President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has offered prayers for Nigeria’s unity and prosperity, invoking divine blessings to transform the nation’s diversity into a driving force for national prosperity and development.
The President offered the prayers on Sunday during a dinner in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, attended by state governors, the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu, some members of his cabinet, the Special Adviser on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Kabir Masari, among others.
“May God bless Nigeria and convert our diversity to prosperity as a country,” President Tinubu said.
The President’s remarks followed his performance of Umrah early Friday morning at the Grand Mosque, Masjid al-Haram, in Makkah, where he offered prayers for sustainable peace, national unity and stability in Nigeria.
During the pilgrimage, President Tinubu prayed for divine guidance for the nation’s leaders, stronger bonds of brotherhood among Nigerians and lasting relief from insecurity and other national challenges.
Speaking to journalists shortly after the spiritual exercise, the President expressed gratitude to Almighty Allah for the opportunity to perform Umrah, emphasising the importance of peace, harmony and faith in the country’s future.
“We have just prayed for our nation, for everyone to live in peace and harmony, happiness and faith in God Almighty,” he said.
President Tinubu also expressed optimism about Nigeria’s prospects for economic prosperity, social development and improved security, reaffirming his administration’s commitment to building a peaceful and united nation where citizens can live in safety and dignity, irrespective of their religious or ethnic backgrounds.
Dignitaries at the dinner included the National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu; Borno State Governor, Professor Babagana Umara Zulum; Yobe State Governor, Mai Mala Buni; Kaduna State Governor, Uba Sani; and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Also in attendance were the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi; Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Ali Pate; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; and Special Adviser to the President on Political Affairs, Ibrahim Kabir Masari, among other senior government officials.
