The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory to prospective Umrah pilgrims in Ghana, urging them to temporarily suspend travel plans due to the rapidly evolving security situation in parts of the Middle East.
In a statement released on Monday, the Ministry cautioned that travel arrangements for Umrah could be affected by the developments and advised pilgrims yet to commence their journey to hold on until the situation stabilises.
“The safety and well-being of Ghanaian nationals remain the Government’s utmost priority,” the statement said.
Ghanaians who are already in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for Umrah have been advised to remain calm, strictly adhere to directives issued by local authorities, and maintain regular contact with their travel agents, as well as Ghana’s Embassy in Riyadh and the Consulate General in Jeddah.
The Ministry also provided emergency contact numbers for Ghanaian nationals requiring further information or consular assistance. In Ghana, prospective pilgrims may contact +233 240 913 284 or +233 240 793 072. Those in Saudi Arabia may call +966 59 776 2966 or +966 56 818 1974, or email riyadh@mfa.gov.gh.
