Nigeria: Tinubu to Nigerian Delegation to Makkah - Our Diversity, a Recipe for Prosperity

What the report says

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu used a dinner with members of his delegation in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, to call for Nigeria’s ethnic, religious and cultural diversity to be turned into a source of peace, unity and national development. The remarks, reported by This Day and distributed by AllAfrica, were made on Sunday during his trip to the holy city, where he prayed for prosperity and better living conditions for Nigerians.

Tinubu said the country’s varied population, along with its human and natural resources, could support a more inclusive and prosperous nation if citizens and leaders worked with mutual understanding and a shared national purpose. He asked for divine guidance for Nigeria’s leaders and protection for Nigerians at home and abroad, while urging people of all backgrounds to remain committed to the country’s progress.

The dinner also served as a political and religious gathering for members of the delegation. Businessman Abdulsamad Rabiu, Kwara State Governor and Nigerian Governors’ Forum chair Abdulrahman AbdulRazaq, and Attorney-General Lateef Fagbemi were among those who spoke, offering prayers and support for the president’s agenda. Other attendees included several governors, the national security adviser, the health minister and senior aides. The episode underscores how Tinubu is framing national unity and diversity as central to his message during an overseas visit.