Carlson Wagonlit Travel (CWT) has a new partner in Nigeria: Jubilee Travels Limited. Following its purchase of Transcap Travel Bureaux, Jubilee obtained the license to distribute CWT products and services in Nigeria. The company, while remaining independently owned and operated, is now operating as Carlson Wagonlit Travel Nigeria and is present in four locations: Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt and Ibadan.

Olumide Idowu, executive chairman of the company, said, “As a Carlson Wagonlit Travel partner, we are now in a position to deliver many of the same travel management services CWT offers around the world.  Our clients, employees and industry partners will all benefit from the leading-edge technology, know-how and professional expertise CWT is known for.”

Managing Director Niron Ogunoshun added, “It is our goal to fully satisfy our clients’ needs and expectations and be the recognized leader in travel management in Nigeria. To that end, we are committed to continuously developing our people, encouraging innovative solutions and delivering excellence in all we do.”

Coenraad Bijlsma, vice president of the CWT Global Partners Network said, “Carlson Wagonlit Travel Nigeria has seasoned travel industry veterans at its helm. Olumide Idowu and Niron Ogunoshun are passionate about this business and embody the values that guide CWT around the world. Their strong focus on customer satisfaction and their entrepreneurial spirit will enable CWT to help both its global clients operating in Nigeria, and new and existing local clients optimize their travel program.”