Tinubu ends visit, thanks Saudi King for rare access to Holy Kaaba

President Bola Tinubu has announced the conclusion of his visit to Saudi Arabia.

Tinubu noted that he prayed for peace, unity, and prosperity in Nigeria during his visit to Saudi Arabia, where he performed Umrah and was granted the rare privilege of entering the Holy Kaaba.

The president, in a statement posted on his X account on Monday, November 2, 2026, described the experience as a profound spiritual moment.

Tinubu expressed appreciation to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for the honour and hospitality extended to him and members of his delegation.

Tinubu stated: “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.

“I am deeply grateful to the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud and to Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman for extending this privilege to us, and for their gracious hospitality and brotherly care.

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“It reflects the enduring bonds of faith and friendship between Nigeria and Saudi Arabia.”

The president said during the sacred visit, he offered prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, and continued prosperity.

“In those sacred moments, I prayed for peace, unity and prosperity for our dear nation and for all Nigerians,” he added.

Tinubu, who departed Abuja for Saudi Arabia on Thursday, October 29, to perform the Umrah (lesser Hajj), is expected to return to Nigeria this week.