President Muhammadu Buhari will
be embarking on a five-day trip to Saudi Arabia on Thursday.
Garba Shehu, presidential
spokesman, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday.
Shehu said the trip at the
instance of Salman Bin Abdulaziz, the ruler of Saudi Arabia.
“President Muhammadu Buhari has
accepted the invitation of King Salman Bin Abdulaziz, the ruler of Saudi Arabia
and Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques to perform the Umrah (lesser pilgrimage)
in the Kingdom,” Shehu said.
“To this effect, the President,
accompanied by close personal aides, will embark on the journey on Thursday,
16th May.
“He is expected back in the
country on Tuesday, 21st May. Umrah is an optional but recommended pilgrimage
to Makkah that can be made at any time of the year.”
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