Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu prayed Almighty Allah to rework Nigeria’s wealthy variety right into a supply of prosperity, unity, peace and sustainable improvement for the advantage of all Nigerians.
Tinubu provided the prayer on Sunday within the holy metropolis of Makkah, Saudi Arabia, whereas internet hosting members of his delegation for dinner.
The president expressed the hope that Nigeria’s ethnic, spiritual, and cultural variety would proceed to function a supply of power and nationwide development somewhat than division. He harassed the necessity for residents to embrace mutual understanding, peaceable coexistence, and a shared dedication to the nation’s progress.
He prayed that Almighty Allah would bless Nigeria with enduring peace, concord, and prosperity, and grant the nation’s leaders the knowledge, braveness, and foresight to steer the nation in the direction of higher improvement and improved dwelling situations for its folks.
“May Almighty Allah bless Nigeria, convert our diversity into prosperity as a country,” the president stated.
Tinubu additionally prayed for divine steerage and safety for Nigerians at dwelling and overseas, asking Allah to strengthen the bonds of brotherhood amongst residents and encourage a renewed spirit of patriotism, compassion and repair to the nation.
The president said that Nigeria’s considerable human and pure sources, coupled with the abilities, creativity and enterprise of its various inhabitants, offered a robust basis for constructing a affluent and inclusive nation.
The dinner with members of his delegation in Makkah offered a chance for fellowship and reflection on Nigerians’ shared aspirations for a peaceable, united and affluent nation.
Tinubu urged Nigerians of all faiths and backgrounds to maintain working collectively within the nationwide curiosity, expressing confidence that, with religion in Almighty Allah, unity of objective, and collective willpower, Nigeria would overcome its challenges and realise its full potential.
Chairman of BUA, Alhaji Abdulsamad Rabiu, reaffirmed Tinubu’s dedication to peace, unity and prosperity of Nigeria.
Rabiu stated, “Today is definitely the third dinner we’re having with His Excellency, Mr President, since we got here to Makkah on Thursday night time or Friday morning when Mr President arrived.
“So, we mentioned, and the dialogue was, you understand, to at all times proceed to hope for Nigeria, for peace, for unity and for Nigeria’s prosperity. To once more, you understand, thank His Excellency for his ardour, for what he’s doing for Nigeria.
“And additionally for us, it’s fairly necessary as a result of, as I stated, it has given us the chance to return and pray not solely for ourselves and our households, but in addition for Nigeria.
“We will continue to support His Excellency in whatever capacity we can and, definitely, as you all know, Mr President is very passionate about the country. He’s working very hard, and we’ll continue to support him.”
Kwara State Governor and Chairman of Nigerian Governors’ Forum (NGF), Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, stated the discussion board was overwhelmed by the president’s ardour and dedication to reaching a united and affluent nation.
AbdulRazaq said, “Only Allah can reward you; we will continue to pray for you daily and pray for Nigeria that you lead. May Allah continue to strengthen you in making the right decisions, strengthen your wisdom, your boldness, your audacity, your courage. May Allah lead you to the right path.”
Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Mr Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), additionally prayed for Almighty Allah to proceed to strengthen the president in his willpower to ship governance and justice to all Nigerians, regardless of their faith or ethnic backgrounds.
The dinner was attended by Yobe State Governor Mai Mala Buni; Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani; Jigawa State Governor Mohammed Namadi; Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu; Borno State Governor Babagana Umara Zulum; Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare, Professor Mohammed Ali Pate; and National Security Adviser, Mallam Nuhu Ribadu.
Others had been Chief Executive Officer of Oando Plc, Mr Wale Tinubu; Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters, Ibrahim Kabiru Masari; and Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, amongst others.
