Makkah Dinner: Tinubu Seeks Prayers for Nigeria, Gets Support from Governors
By Abdulrazaq Auwal
President Bola Tinubu has called for prayers for a greater and more peaceful Nigeria, as governors, ministers and prominent business leaders accompanying him on his visit to Saudi Arabia pledged continued support for his administration.
The President made the appeal during a dinner with members of the Nigerian delegation in Makkah on Sunday evening, November 1, 2026.
The gathering brought together governors led by the Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum (NGF), AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq of Kwara State, as well as captains of industry led by the Chairman of BUA Group, Abdul Samad Rabiu.
The Ministers of Justice and Health were also among those present at the dinner, alongside other members of the presidential entourage.
At the event, members of the delegation reaffirmed their commitment to supporting the Tinubu administration in their respective capacities, expressing their readiness to contribute to Nigeria’s growth and prosperity.
Makkah Dinner: Tinubu Seeks Prayers for Nigeria, Gets Support from Governors
Tinubu, in his remarks, joined other participants in underscoring the importance of prayers for the country’s progress, unity and peaceful coexistence.
The engagement provided an opportunity for the President to interact with political leaders, government officials and private-sector stakeholders accompanying him during his visit to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
The meeting came as Tinubu and members of his entourage were in Makkah for the lesser Hajj (Umrah), bringing together key figures from Nigeria’s political and business communities.
