President Bola Tinubu has departed Abuja for Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to perform Umrah, an Islamic pilgrimage involving prayers and spiritual reflection.

The President left the Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport on Thursday afternoon for the holy city.

According to the Presidency, the trip is intended for spiritual reflection and prayers for Nigeria.

Tinubu is expected to pray for the country’s peace, unity and progress during the pilgrimage.

He is expected to return to Nigeria after completing the Umrah rites.