Gov. Ododo Commissions Imperium Palatium Hotel In Lokoja, Urges Kogites To Invest At Home
By Faith Adikeh
Kogi State Governo, Ahmed Usman Ododo, , has formally commissioned the newly built Imperium Palatium Hotel in Lokoja, describing it as a bold vote of confidence in the economic future of the state.
Governor Ododo, who commissioned the facility on Tuesday, congratulated the owner of the hotel, His Royal Highness, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun, the Elulu of Mopa, for bringing the investment home.
“Your decision to establish a facility of this standard in Lokoja speaks volumes about your confidence in Kogi State and your belief in its economic future. I am particularly delighted that you have chosen to bring this investment home,” the Governor said.
The Governor noted that investing in the hospitality industry requires vision, courage and confidence in the environment, adding that Oba Ibeun has demonstrated all three through the establishment of the hotel.
According to him, beyond the comfort and services the facility will offer, it has created employment, business opportunities and economic activities that will benefit the people of the state.
Governor Ododo used the occasion to appeal to other successful Kogites, both at home and in the diaspora, to emulate the monarch and invest in the state.
“We have the population, the location, the resources and the opportunities. What we need is more people who are willing to put their resources into building businesses and creating jobs for our young people,” he stated.
He assured investors that his administration will continue to provide an enabling environment for businesses to thrive, through improved infrastructure, strengthened security and investor-friendly policies.
“Our goal is to build an economy where the private sector creates more jobs than the public sector. Government cannot employ everybody, but we can create the environment for businesses to employ thousands,” Ododo said.
The Governor also appreciated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for his support and commitment to strengthening security in Kogi State, noting that the Federal Government’s support for security agencies has helped restore investor confidence.
“We recognise that without security, meaningful economic development will be difficult to achieve. We thank Mr President for his support,” he added.
He assured the people of Kogi State that his administration will continue to open up the state for investment, stressing that every factory, hotel and business established brings the state closer to the prosperous Kogi of their dreams.
Governor Ododo thanked the Elulu of Mopa for believing in Kogi State and encouraged him to do more, expressing hope that his example will inspire other investors.
On behalf of the government and people of Kogi State, he congratulated the monarch and formally commissioned the hotel, wishing him great success in the venture.
The Ohinoyi of Ebiraland, His Royal Majesty, Alhaji Dr. Ahmed Tijani Anaje, speaking to journalists, thanked and appreciated the founder for building the edifice in the state.
He equally thanked the Governor for creating an enabling environment for businesses to thrive.
He also called on investors to come and invest in Kogi State, because the state is safe for businesses to thrive.
In his remarks, His Royal Highness, Oba Muyiwa Ibeun, the Elulu of Mopa,who is also the founder of Imperium Palatium Hotel, appreciated and thanked Governor Ahmed Usman Ododo for making the state safer for businesses to thrive.
He also thanked the Governor for his support and commitment to the development of his community and Kogi State at large.
Other top government officials who spoke at the commissioning commended the Governor for his support and commitment to the development of the state, while appreciating the founder of Imperium Palatium Hotel for creating job opportunities for the youths in the state.
