President Bola Tinubu has beseeched 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.
President Tinubu supplied 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 moderately than division, stressing 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 larger improvement and improved dwelling circumstances for its folks.
“May Almighty Allah bless Nigeria, convert our diversity into prosperity as a country,” the president mentioned.
President 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 famous that Nigeria’s ample human and pure sources, coupled with the skills, creativity and enterprise of its various inhabitants, offered a powerful basis for constructing a affluent and inclusive nation.
The dinner with members of his delegation in Makkah offered a possibility for fellowship and reflection on Nigerians’ shared aspirations for a peaceable, united and affluent nation.
President 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 function, and collective willpower, Nigeria would overcome its challenges and realise its full potential.
The Chairman of BUA, Abdulsamad Rabiu, reaffirmed President Tinubu’s dedication to peace, unity and prosperity of Nigeria.
“Today is definitely the third dinner we’re having with His Excellency Mr President since we got here to Makkah on Thursday evening 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 vital as a result of, as I mentioned, it has given us the chance to return and pray not just for ourselves and our households, but additionally 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,” he mentioned.
Kwara State Governor and Chairman of the Nigerian Governors’ Forum, Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, mentioned the discussion board is overwhelmed by the president’s ardour and dedication to reaching a united and affluent nation.
“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,” he mentioned.
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The Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, additionally prayed for Almighty Allah to proceed to strengthen the President in his willpower to ship governance and justice to all Nigerians no matter their faith or ethnic backgrounds.
The dinner was attended by Yobe State Governor Mala Buni, Kaduna State Governor Uba Sani, Jigawa State Governor Mohammed Namadi, Sokoto State Governor Ahmed Aliyu, Borno State Governor Babagana Zulum, Coordinating Minister of Health and Social Welfare Mohammed Pate, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Chief Executive Officer of Oando Plc Wale Tinubu, Special Adviser to the President on Political Matters Ibrahim Masari, and Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, amongst others.
Bayo Onanuga
Special Adviser to the President
(Information & Strategy)
November 1, 2026
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