From Abacha to Tinubu: Nigerian Leaders Who Have Entered the Holy Kaaba
From Abacha to Tinubu: Nigerian Leaders Who Have Entered the Holy Kaaba
The Three Nigerian leaders who have entered the Holy Kaaba
1. General Sani Abacha: His name is associated with claims of Nigerian leaders kissing the Hajar al-Aswad (the Black Stone) in Makkah. However, the date of his visit is not publicly documented.
2. Muhammadu Buhari (2016) – On February 27, 2016, Saudi King Salman granted Buhari and members of his delegation access to the interior of the Kaabap, where they offered prayers for Nigeria.
3. Bola Ahmed Tinubu (2026) – During his Umrah pilgrimage in November 2026, Tinubu was granted access to enter the Kaaba. He was also photographed kissing the Black Stone (Hajar al-Aswad).
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