The Benin-City, Edo State capital hospitality landscape has been bolstered with the commissioning of a 50-bed exquisite facility by Maia Hotel and Suits by Governor, Godwin Obaseki.
The new entrant into the market is a multi-million dollar facility built within a year Canada-based businessman, Fatai Efehi Mustapha, provides accommodations with all ancillary amenities that makes a hotel of international standard and relaxation fun. It has an outdoor swimming pool, free private parking, a terrace and a bar.
Speaking at the commissioning, Governor Obaseki represented by the Commissioner for Arts & Tourism, Uyi Oduwa Malaka, commended the proprietor, Fatai Efehi for setting up the facility in the state, and Benin-City in particular.
“The hospitality and tourism sectors have long been recognised as powerful catalysts for economic prosperity, creating opportunities for employment, investments, and socio-cultural exchange.
“By embarking on this ambitious venture, it has signalled our firm belief in the potential of our State as a vibrant and thriving destination,” he said.
While describing the hotel as the latest addition to the state tourism landscape, the governor stated that the hospitality facility will create jobs for youth, who will be taken off the street.
“We are proud of Fatai Mustapha as an Edo man and as a government, we will partner with him to grow the business,” he added.
Earlier in his remark, he MD/CEO, Fatai Efehi, said he had the opportunity of investing the money in Canada but chose to invest in Edo State, and so far he has employed over 60 people.
“This is to empower our people and with what we have on the ground now, we are set to give jobs to people and you know the multiplying effect of employment in the hospitality sector,” he said.
With the hotel’s doors officially opened to lovers of quality leisure, the enticement starts from the well-decorated front desk manned by motivated staff with infectious smiles and warmth. Stepping in further, each category of the 50 rooms and suites comes with unique allure and enduring cosiness, beautiful artistic works, wi-fi and other world-class room amenities, especially elaborate bath facilities, which add to the comfort in the rooms.
Other features of the hotel include a wellness area, which lures guests to relax outdoors. There is also a casino, a restaurant serving African, American and other continental cuisine with 24-hour room service.
The children are not left out of the excitement as there are 360 Camera Booth and Children’s playground. Security is topnotch as guests safety is guaranteed with armed men on the ground all day-round.
