President Bola Tinubu has arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage to the holy city of Makkah.

The President departed Abuja on Thursday afternoon for the spiritual exercise and was received on arrival by Nigeria’s Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, Yakubu Gambo, and the Kingdom’s Head of Royal Protocol, Ahmad bin Thafir.

According to a statement from the Presidency, the visit provides an opportunity for spiritual reflection, devotion and prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and continued progress.

The statement disclosed that Tinubu will observe the religious rites associated with Umrah while seeking Allah’s guidance and blessings for Nigeria and its citizens.

The President is expected to return to Nigeria next week.