President Bola Tinubu declared on Monday that his drive to build a prosperous Nigeria has grown stronger, following a spiritual journey to Saudi Arabia where he entered the Holy Ka’abah to offer prayers.
Speaking in Makkah, the Nigerian leader stated that his supplications during the Umrah pilgrimage focused heavily on securing divine wisdom and resilience to guide the nation. He expressed confidence that his prayers had been answered.
“Well, I asked for wisdom and resilience to continue to serve the people. I know that prayer has been granted,” Tinubu told reporters.
The President expressed profound gratitude to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for granting him and his delegation access to the sacred site. He remarked that the interior fencing of the Ka’abah featured green, white, and green colors, creating a touching visual reminder of the Nigerian identity.
Reflecting on Surah Aal-Imran, Verse 26 of the Holy Qur’an, Tinubu emphasized that political authority is a sacred trust from Almighty Allah that must be exercised with humility and dedication to public welfare. He described his presidency as a humbling privilege given the nation’s vast population.
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