He disclosed ​‌‍⁠‌‌‍⁠⁠‍‌‍‌‌​​‌‌‌​this while speaking with State House correspondents on Friday in Makkah, Saudi Arabia, shortly after performing Umrah, also known as the Lesser Hajj.

The President said collective efforts and shared aspirations remained vital to building a secure and prosperous nation.

“Our strength is our diversity, and we continue to build on that for the prospect and security of the country,” he said.

The President said his visit to Makkah was also devoted to offering prayers for Nigeria’s peace, unity, stability and continued progress.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that Tinubu is accompanied on the pilgrimage by state governors, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Minister of Budget and Economic Planning Abubakar Bagudu. (NAN)

Edited by Ismail Abdulaziz