MacFolly Hospitality Announces New Courtyard By Marriott In Lagos

MacFolly Hospitality Announces New Courtyard By Marriott In Lagos

L-R: Johan Cronje, Regional Vice President of Marriott International for Sub-Saharan Africa; Oba Rasheed Akanbi, Telu 1., The Oluwo of Iwo land; Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman of SIFAX Group; Mrs. Folashade Afolabi, Wife of Chairman, SIFAX Group; and Mr. Chike Ogeah; Managing Director of MacFolly Hospitality Limited at the groundbreaking ceremony of Courtyard by Marriott, last week Wednesday at GRA Ikeja.

By Frank Odinukaeze

Following the tremendous success of the iconic Lagos Marriott Hotel, MacFolly Hospitality Limited, a subsidiary of SIFAX Group, is set to expand its footprint in Lagos with the launch of a new Courtyard by Marriott hotel. The 100-room hotel, slated for completion in 24 months, will be situated next to the Lagos Marriott Hotel in GRA Ikeja, Lagos.

The new Courtyard by Marriott will offer state-of-the-art facilities, expanded meeting spaces, and world-class amenities, catering to both local and international guests. This project is expected to further enhance Lagos’ reputation as a luxury hospitality hub, increase room capacity, create employment opportunities, and meet the growing demand for premium hospitality services in Nigeria.

Prominent figures, including Dr. Taiwo Afolabi, Chairman of SIFAX Group, Mrs. Folashade Afolabi, Johan Cronje, Regional Vice President of Marriott International for Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Oluwo of Iwo land, Oba Rasheed Akanbi, Telu 1, attended the groundbreaking ceremony.

Dr. Taiwo Afolabi expressed that the new project is driven by the growing demand for premium hospitality experiences in Lagos. “About four years ago, we launched the Lagos Marriott Hotel next door, and the experience has been very fascinating due to the world-class lodging, dining, and event experiences we offer. We have exceeded our expectations in terms of patronage, and this demand keeps growing by the day. This new hotel will further validate our unwavering commitment to delivering premium hospitality services in Lagos,” he said.

Mr. Chike Ogeah, Managing Director of MacFolly Hospitality Limited, highlighted the broader impact of the project, stating, “We are not just building another hotel; we are expanding our capacity to meet the needs of our growing clientele. This development is about creating jobs, boosting tourism, and contributing to Nigeria’s economic growth. We are committed to delivering a product that will make Nigerians proud and attract visitors from around the world.”

The ceremony concluded with a symbolic shovel-turning by key stakeholders, officially marking the commencement of construction.