The Radisson Hotel Group, in conjunction with the Edo State Government, has said the 169 room hotel to be opened in Benin would create over 200 jobs for the youths in the state.
Senior Director Development Africa, Radisson Hotel Group, Mr Erwan Garnier, disclosed this yesterday in Benin during the signing of the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Edo government in Benin.
According to him, the hotel, which is Radisson’s 12th hotel in Nigeria, would be opened within the next 12 months in Benin.
“The hotel array of Scandinavian inspired accommodation would range from contemporary standard rooms to expansive executive suites, including a presidential suite,” he said.
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“With our ongoing commitment to expand in Nigeria, a key market in Africa for our scaled growth and sub-saharan Africa’s largest economy, the debut in Benin, a key state capital, is perfectly aligned with our growth strategy for the country.”
He explained that the hotel would play a significant role in promoting tourism and business activities within Benin and Edo in general.
Also speaking, Governor Godwin Obaseki, represented by the Secretary to the State Government (SSG) Osarodion Ogie, said signing the MoU marked a significant milestone in the development of the state.
He said the Edo State Radisson hotel project represents a symbol of his administration’s commitment to fostering economic growth and transforming the state.
