.Appreciates God for obliging him uncommon favour and privilege to steer Nigerians
.Thanks King Salman for granting him entry to Ka’abah
Deji Elumoye in Abuja
President Bola Tinubu on Monday reiterated his dedication to Project Nigeria and his dedication to construct a affluent nation, put money into the way forward for younger Nigerians, and pursue growth in step with the need of Almighty Allah and the folks’s aspirations.
The President said this whereas reflecting on his religious journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to carry out Umrah, throughout which the Custodian of the Holy Mosques of Makkah and Madinah, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, granted him a uncommon privilege of main Nigeria’s delegation to wish contained in the Holy Ka’abah.
At the Ka’abah, Tinubu provided prayers of gratitude to Almighty Allah for the privilege of serving as Nigeria’s President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces.
Sheikh Dahlulah Muthawal of Masjid al-Haram led the President into the Ka’abah.
Tinubu thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, for granting him and members of his Nigerian delegation the chance to enter the Holy Ka’abah in Makkah and supply prayers to Almighty Allah.
The President described the honour as a historic and deeply cherished religious expertise, reflecting the longstanding bonds of friendship, mutual respect and cooperation between Nigeria and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
His phrases: “I want to say a big thank you for the faith, for the recognition. I can’t believe the fencing of the Ka’abah is in Green-White-Green, which reminds us of the Nigerian identity.
“I thank the Crown Prince and all the administrators of the holy land. I thank them for the hospitality and recognition given to me as the leader of the delegation and the country.
“We are all facing challenges and hostility around us. We will overcome them with faith in God Almighty. I’m grateful forever. I thank the King and the royal Crown Prince.
“It is an honour that I enjoyed, and it is gracious of them to have allowed me to enter inside the Ka’abah. This is history.”
Tinubu mentioned he requested Allah for knowledge and resilience to proceed serving Nigerians, and expressed confidence that his prayers have been answered.
According to him: “Well, I asked for wisdom and resilience to continue to serve the people. I know that prayer has been granted. Before the 2023 election, I did the same thing. I asked Allah to bless my Umrah then, and He did. And I promised that I would come back to thank Him.”
Reflecting on the message from the Holy Qur’an in Surah Aal-Imran, Verse 26, which affirms that Almighty Allah is the Owner of all sovereignty, granting energy and authority to whom He wills and taking them away from whom He wills, the President mentioned energy is a belief that have to be exercised responsibly, with humility and within the service of the folks, recognising that no place of authority is everlasting and that final sovereignty belongs to Almighty Allah.
“There is no other God but Almighty Allah. He is the giver and the taker. He owns power and authority. He says, ‘ If I give you, use it well. If you don’t use it in accordance with my dictates, I can take it from you and give it to another person. I am the only One who has that authority,” the President mentioned, quoting the phrases of the Qur’an.
Tinubu mentioned religion in Allah had strengthened his conviction that his emergence as Nigeria’s chief was a rare blessing that have to be matched with devoted service to the nation.
“I have faith in that, and I believe extremely well that He has done me and my country a great favour. Out of many millions of people, to be the President and Commander-in-Chief is a favour that only Almighty God can do to a human being,” he said.
The President emphasised that his dedication to Project Nigeria had turn into even stronger, assuring Nigerians of his resolve to pursue insurance policies and programmes that will promote prosperity, nationwide growth and shared progress.
“My commitment to Project Nigeria is higher. I am determined to usher in prosperity and fully develop the country, consistent with the wish of Allah and the support of the people.
“It is important to put Allah first, then move on. Follow your conscience. Follow the right path that will lead Nigeria to that greatness,” Tinubu mentioned.
On the nation’s financial outlook, the President expressed optimism concerning the progress made below his watch, describing the financial basis as strong and the nation’s emergence from a tough interval as encouraging.
“The foundation is solid, and the economy has come out of the dark tunnel. This is inspiring.”
He maintained, nonetheless, that nation-building requires sustained funding in younger Nigerians’ future, noting that as we speak’s leaders’ selections will decide how future generations bear in mind them.
“We need to build a future for our youth. If we don’t invest in their future, how do we want to be remembered as leaders 50 years from now? That’s the main thing. So this is a rare privilege to lead the country,” he added.
Tinubu reiterated that his administration would stay targeted on strengthening the nation’s financial foundations, increasing alternatives for younger folks and creating the situations needed for Nigerians to grasp their potential.
The President thanked Almighty Allah for the chance to steer Nigeria and reaffirmed his dedication to justify the boldness the Nigerian folks have positioned in him by purposeful management and an everlasting dedication to nationwide progress.
Apparently seized by feelings, Minister of Justice Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), his Health and Social Welfare counterpart, Prof Ali Pate, Governors of Borno, Sokoto, Jigawa, Kaduna, Yobe and Kwara States in addition to captains of business, together with Chairman of BUA, Abdulsamad Isiaka Rabiu and CEO of Oando, Wale Tinubu, expressed gratitude to Allah and the President for permitting them to enter and pray with him in probably the most holy mosque and sacred floor in Islam.
