Located on the fifth floor of the prestigious Chelsea Hotel on Muhammadu Buhari Road in the Central Business District, the innovative space is slated to open in February 2025.
Speaking at the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Chelsea Group Limited yesterday, the Director of Chelsea Group Limited, Kenechi Chidolue, said the fifth floor of the hotel would be converted into a state-of-the-art workspace designed to meet the burgeoning demand for high-quality office spaces in Abuja.
According to her, the move promises to be a game-changer for established firms and startups alike, offering a unique blend of productivity, community, and flexibility.
She said that over the next three months, the space will undergo a transformative conversion, culminating in a vibrant and dynamic environment that fosters collaboration, creativity, and growth.
“We believe that this will enhance business and improve the lives of individuals who choose to sign up with IWG.
“They will experience our hospitality and amenities, not just here but across our locations in Nigeria,” she stated.
Chief Executive Officer and Founder of the International Workplace Group, Mark Dixon, said: “We are establishing a stronger and much-needed footprint in Nigeria with this latest opening. The need for high-quality flexible workspaces continues to soar as hybrid working becomes the new normal. We are very pleased to partner with 1,022 Offices to develop the brand under a management agreement that will add cutting-edge workspace to their building.
“Our opening at Regus Abuja Chelsea CBD comes at a time when more and more companies are discovering that flexible working boosts employee happiness and satisfaction while helping the environment. Our workplace model is also proven to increase productivity and allows a business to scale up or down at significantly reduced costs.”
On his part, the Country Director for IWG, Ayo Akinmade, explained that by providing a flexible and supportive ecosystem, the International Workplace Group aims to empower businesses and individuals to thrive in Abuja while also contributing to the city’s economic growth and development.
Akinmade revealed that interest in the new flexible workspace is already strong, with numerous inquiries pouring in ahead of its scheduled launch next year.
He said that initiatives like this have a positive economic impact, boosting productivity, generating income, and ultimately contributing to tax revenue and value-added services.
He also hinted at the possibility of expanding the partnership to other Chelsea Group locations in the future.
Additionally, the Sales Director of Chelsea Group, Henry Onyeche, revealed that the global company, with a presence in 123 countries and over 4,000 locations, will offer subscribers access to additional amenities such as meeting rooms, gym facilities, and hotel services at discounted rates.
