22/08/2025
His Excellency Gov. Peter Ndubuisi Mbah had the honour of unveiling the reconstructed Hotel Presidential, a landmark built 62 years ago under the visionary leadership of Dr. Michael Okpara as a symbol of our resilience, elegance, and enterprise.
For about 15 years, this glorious edifice stood in ruin, an affront to our pride. When we came into office, we made a strong pledge to recover what belongs to our people, to convert dormant assets into productive assets, and to turn liabilities into engines of growth.
That is why this unveiling is more than opening the doors of a hotel; it is the reopening of Enugu’s confidence. It is a tangible sign that when we say Enugu is open for business, we mean business.
The standards we insisted on for this revamp are truly world-class, because when Enugu says “welcome” to its investors, our hospitality infrastructure must speak with the same credibility as our policies.
Together with the International Conference Centre, the 345-room ICC Hotel under construction, and Enugu Air, this project positions Enugu as the Conferencing Capital of Africa and a hub for tourism, investment, and opportunity.
I thank Amber Hospitality for believing in Enugu’s potential and bringing on board their enviable pedigree earned through the management of about 12 successful brands in the hospitality sector.
I also commend Dilworth, our contractors, for their attention to detail, as well as the Commissioners of Works and Infrastructure and of Culture and Tourism who worked to realise this project.
This is not just about a hotel. It is about confidence, jobs, pride, and the spirit of a people who know that tomorrow is here.
