Breaking: President Tinubu departs Makkah, Saudi Arabia
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In the footage, Tinubu was seen greeting the officials individually as he made his way towards the aircraft.
President Bola Tinubu has departed Saudi Arabia for Abuja after completing his Umrah pilgrimage and visiting the Holy Kaaba in Makkah.
A video shared by the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on Wednesday showed the President exchanging handshakes with officials who had gathered to bid him farewell before boarding a Nigerian Air Force aircraft.
In the footage, Tinubu was seen greeting the officials individually as he made his way towards the aircraft.
The President travelled to Saudi Arabia on October 29 to perform Umrah and offer prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and prosperity.
During the visit, Tinubu and members of his delegation were granted the rare privilege of entering the Holy Kaaba, where they offered prayers.
He subsequently expressed gratitude to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for granting the delegation access to the sacred structure.
Tinubu had earlier said he used the spiritual exercise to pray for peace, harmony and prosperity for all Nigerians.