We’re facing challenges, hostility around us — Tinubu

–Says his prayer for wisdom, resilience to continue serving Nigeria has been granted –Reaffirms commitment to Project Nigeria By Johnbosco Agbakwuru ABUJA — PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu has said that although the country is facing challenges and hostility, Nigeria will overcome them through faith in God Almighty. President Tinubu, who is in Mecca for a holy obligation, said he asked for wisdom and resilience to continue serving the people, and that his prayer has been granted, just as it was before the 2023 election, when God answered him. The President made the remarks on Monday while reflecting on his spiritual journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to perform Umrah, during which the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques of Makkah and Madinah, King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, granted him the rare privilege of leading Nigeria’s delegation to pray inside the Holy Ka’abah.

He reaffirmed his determination to build a prosperous nation, invest in the future of young Nigerians, and pursue development in line with the will of Almighty God and the aspirations of the people. At the Ka’abah, President Tinubu offered 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. President 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 opportunity to enter the Holy Ka’abah in Makkah and offer prayers to Almighty Allah. The President described the honour as a historic and deeply cherished spiritual experience, reflecting the longstanding bonds of friendship, mutual respect and cooperation between Nigeria…