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Saudi ministry recognises Wakanow for Umrah travel services

Source: Punch Nigeria · 05 Oct 2026, 00:00 UTC

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has honoured Nigerian travel company Wakanow for its performance in the international travel platform category during the first quarter of the 1448 AH season. The company provides Nigerian Umrah travellers with visa assistance, accommodation, transfers and on-ground support in Saudi Arabia.

The Saudi Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has recognised Nigerian travel company Wakanow for its performance in the international travel platform category during the first quarter of the 1448 AH season. Wakanow received the Award for Excellence in Performance of International Travel Platforms, Q1 1448 AH. The company said the recognition acknowledged its contribution to the international travel ecosystem supporting Umrah pilgrims.

Wakanow provides Umrah travel services to Nigerian customers travelling to Makkah and Madinah. Its services include visa assistance, accommodation arrangements, airport transfers, ground transportation and support during the journey. Bayo Adedeji, the company’s group chief executive officer, described the award as an important milestone.

He said it recognised the work of Wakanow’s staff, partners and the wider network involved in serving Umrah travellers. “Every pilgrim deserves a travel experience that is properly planned and supported,” Adedeji said, adding that the company focused on details including visas, accommodation, transportation and coordination of the journey. He said the company would continue strengthening services for Nigerian pilgrims and travellers from other markets.

Adedeji added that Wakanow aimed to be a reliable travel partner throughout the customer’s journey rather than simply a provider of travel services. The company said it combines technology, travel expertise and human support to simplify travel planning. Its Umrah platform supports pilgrims with arrangements before departure and assistance during their time in Saudi Arabia.

Wakanow is an online travel company whose services also include flights, visas, hotels, airport transfers and holiday experiences. Through its Umrah offering, it supports travellers making religious journeys to Makkah and Madinah.

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