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Buhari leaves for Saudi Arabia on official visit

Mr Shehu said the president would be accompanied by his aides.

• April 10, 2023
President Muhammadu Buhari
President Muhammadu Buhari

President Muhammadu Buhari will travel to Saudi Arabia on official visit from April 11 to 19, the presidency said on Monday.

It will be Buhari’s last trip to the Kingdom as President, a statement issued in Abuja by Garba Shehu, the president’s spokesman said.

He said during the visit, the Nigerian leader would perform Umrah, the Lesser Pilgrimage.

Mr Shehu said the president would be accompanied by his aides.

The president last performed the Umrah in 2021.

(NAN)

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