The launch of Well Carlton Hotel and Apartments has seen the addition of 300 direct employment and thousands of indirect jobs in Nigeria’s hospitality industry.
Speaking at the launch of the five-star hotel in the heart of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, recently, Hosa Okunbo the chairman disclosed that 300 people are directly working with the hotel. Among this are foreigners,
“In addition to thousands of other indirect jobs that we have created,” he said, “There is no doubt that the numbers will go up as soon as possible.”
The Wells Carlton took nine years to complete and furnish “because it could not have been ready sooner; but nine years, because for me, only the word ‘Perfect’ will do,” Okunbo explained.
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The hotel which shares neighbourhood with Aso Rock and the city centre boast of 55 rooms and 12 lush apartments all with spacious living rooms, three fully fitted en-suite bathrooms, guest toilets, premium furnished kitchens fitted with state-of-the-art washers, dryers, dishwashers, ample storage facilities, with in-room climate control to ensure occupants are very comfortable no matter the weather.
There are ample spaces for events including a conference centre suitable for private meetings and corporate events, a rooftop terrace that offers a transcendent view of the FCT, giving guests an elevated experience and a secluded ambience of serenity.
The Wells Carlton Hotel also houses two avant-garde bars and four stately restaurants that serve continental and local cuisines. Guests can also be treated to both ancient and contemporary beauty therapies at the Hotel Spa called Tirta Ayu.
Professor Yemi Osinbajo, Nigeria’s Vice President who led the ribbon-cutting ceremony described the hotel as a significant transformation in hotel services in Nigeria, particularly in promoting the Nigerian brand.
Yakubu Dogara, speaker of the House of Representatives, said the Wells Carlton Hotel and Apartments would boost the tourism segment in Nigeria as well as contribute significantly to the country’s economy.
