Gov. Peter Mbah of Enugu State has inaugurated a multi -billion naira hotel, the Oranto International Airport Hotel, Enugu.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the hotel was built by a frontline businessman, Chief Arthur Eze, to promote tourism in the state.
The hotel is situated beside Akanu Ibiam International Airport, Enugu.
Inaugurating the hotel, Mbah said the hotel is in line with his administration’s commitment to making Enugu State a premier destination for investment, business, living and tourism.
He said: “I am very delighted to have the honour to perform the inauguration of this magnificent hotel. To me, it is beyond the symbolism of cutting ribbon.
“We have talked of operationalising Enugu international airport and in a few days time, we are going to launch Enugu Air and it is not just about procurement of aircraft and plying Lagos -Enugu.
“For us, we want to make this airport a travel hub and the airport cannot be a hub without an international hotel by it, which means that people coming can lay over here to catch their flight.
“This edifice is an enabler and it fits into our dream of making this airport not only operationalising the international way but also making it a hub for travel,” the Enugu Governor said.
“We talked of having three million visitors yearly in Enugu and this hotel connects well with that,” Mbah added.
“So I want to pay a special homage to my senior brother, friend and mentor, Prince Arthur Eze, a seasoned entrepreneur, a major employer of labour, a patron and a visionary.
“He is a man with a strong belief in the economic renaissance of Enugu State. I salute you and pay homage on behalf of the people of Enugu State.
“We still look forward to more of your presence here in Enugu State and we will continue to support you.”
Speaking, Eze commended Mbah for accepting to inaugurate the hotel, saying that he went through a series of challenges to have the edifice standing.
“I want to thank Mbah for his encouragement and for ensuring the completion of the hotel,” Eze said.
He also lauded the Governor for his efforts to resuscitate all moribund facilities in Enugu as well as giving the state a face lift.
Earlier, the Managing Director of the hotel, Rashmi Raman, said the hotel has 95 rooms, two conference halls that can host 470 people and a boardroom that can accommodate 10 people.
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