President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has announced the conclusion of his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia after entering the Holy Kaaba “to pray”.
Via X, the Nigerian Leader expressed his gratitude to King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for the “privilege” to enter the Holy Kaaba, as well as, to perform Umrah; and for the “brotherly care”.
In a statement signed by himself, President Tinubu announced: “I have concluded my visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, where, together with members of my delegation, I had the rare honour of entering the Holy Kaaba to pray, and of performing Umrah.”
He said: “I am deeply grateful to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud @KingSalman, and to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for extending this privilege to us, and for their gracious hospitality and brotherly care.”
The President said, his visit to the Kingdom shows the “enduring friendship” that exists between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
He made known, in all the moments in Saudi Arabia he described as “sacred”, he prayed for “peace and prosperity” for the Nigeria and its people.
The Statement on Monday 2 November, 2026 continues: “It reflects the enduring bonds of faith and friendship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.
“In those sacred moments, I prayed for peace, unity and prosperity for our dear nation and for all Nigerians.”
Holy Kaaba
The Holy Kaaba is a stone building (cube in shape) at the centre of Islam’s most vital mosque and holiest site, the Masjid al-Haram in the city of Mecca in Saudi Arabia.
Muslims regard it as the House of God and determines the Arabic direction that Muslims will face during their daily prayers (Qibla) for Muslims all over the world.
The interior of the Holy Kaaba contains an intermediate floor space with three wooden pillars that support the roof, hanging lamps, and scent-storage cabinets. It is mostly closed to the public and opened only on sporadic occasions.
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