The Oniru of Iru Kingdom, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, has invited Hilton Group International to explore investment opportunities to boost the kingdom’s tourism and hospitality sectors
Iru Kingdom tourism is set for a potential boost as the Oniru of Iru Kingdom, Oba Omogbolahan Lawal, Absisogun II, has formally advised the management of Hilton Group International to discover the numerous opportunities within his domain.
This initiative aims to further develop the kingdom’s burgeoning tourism sector.
Oba Lawal extended the proposal in Lagos over the weekend during a welcome reception for the management of Hilton Group International and Africa Alliance Group.
The delegation was led by Mr Andrew McLachlan, Managing Director, Hilton Development, Sub-Saharan Africa, and Mr Gregory Ozegbe, Chairman, African Alliance Group.
The monarch articulated the kingdom’s keen interest in developing its tourism sector, with a strong focus on hospitality. He assured the visitors that Iru Kingdom is prepared to support investors with all necessary tools to foster a thriving business environment.
Oba Lawal highlighted his vision for the kingdom’s development across tourism, technology, and social intervention, which is meticulously encapsulated in a document titled:
‘Let’s Grow Iru Land Together’ – #LEGILT. He believes this document will significantly assist the Hilton Group in identifying precise areas for collaboration.
“The kingdom has demonstrated the wherewithal to ensure that Nigeria is a good economic centre for West Africa,” Oba Lawal asserted. He further explained,
“The kingdom hosts 40 per cent of the people in the formal economy in Lagos, be it financial institutions, hospitality, businesses, even oil companies and other companies in the communications industry.”
Emphasising Iru’s strategic importance, he added, “We believe that Lagos is the commercial hub of Nigeria and Iru Kingdom is the financial hub of Lagos, and that means without this kingdom, there is no Lagos.”
Oba Lawal also underscored the robust investment climate. “I am sure that you have done your research and realised that people who have invested here have continued to thrive.
You know of Eko Atlantic City which is also within the kingdom; by the time it comes on board, this entire area will have to catch up and tag along and in doing this, we want foreign and local investors to be on standby for when the city will fully begin operating with opportunities,” he stated.
Mr McLachlan concurred that Iru Kingdom is “tactically situated” to develop a “fantastic urban hotel.” He noted that its unique location on the Atlantic Ocean would create an ideal environment for business meetings and provide excellent opportunities for weekend relaxation activities.
Mr Ozegbe expressed his pleasure at the Oniru of Iru Land’s accommodating nature and his eagerness to support the group in exploring the vast business potential within Iru Kingdom.
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