A private investment in Abuja’s hospitality sector is expected to strengthen Nigeria’s tourism infrastructure and create employment opportunities, as AIBEN Investment and Properties Limited unveils the Bourdillon Hotel in the nation’s capital.
At the inauguration ceremony, the Chief Executive Officer of AIBEN Group, Chief Andrew Elerewa, said the multi-billion-naira facility reflects confidence in Nigeria’s tourism potential and the company’s commitment to supporting economic growth.
He explained that the hospitality industry, if adequately supported, could make a significant contribution to national revenue, job creation and economic diversification.
“This project is a demonstration of faith in Nigeria’s economy. It will serve residents, attract visitors and provide employment opportunities,” Elerewa said.
He called on government at all levels to continue providing an enabling environment for private-sector investments to thrive.
Project Manager, Ajayi Simeon, said the hotel was designed to meet international standards and prioritise staff welfare to enhance service quality.
“We aimed to deliver a facility that meets global expectations. Excellence must go hand in hand with fair reward,” he stated.
Former Chairman of the Federal Capital Territory Council of the Nigeria Union of Journalists (NUJ), Mr Timothy Elerewa, commended the project as a contribution to national growth and an example of effective private-sector participation in job creation.
“With over 600 staff across his hotels, this initiative shows how private enterprise can complement government efforts in boosting employment and stimulating economic activity,” he said.