Cavista Holdings, Glocient Hospitality Celebrate Francis Ogosi’s Election as Chairman Institute of Hospitality Nigeria Region

Francis Chukwuka Ogosi, Hospitality Manager at Glocient Hospitality and Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre, has been elected Chairman of the Nigeria Region of the Institute of Hospitality (IoH). Cavista Holdings and Glocient Hospitality extended their congratulations, calling his election a "well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry."

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Francis’ election as Chairman of the Institute of Hospitality Nigeria Region is a well-deserved recognition of his outstanding contributions to the hospitality industry. Throughout his career, he has demonstrated exceptional leadership, deep industry expertise, and an unwavering commitment to raising standards across the sector.

The Institute of Hospitality, founded in 1938 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, is a leading global professional body for the hospitality, leisure, and tourism industries. It promotes excellence and professional standards in over 100 countries through accreditation, leadership development, education, and networking. Ogosi's appointment is seen as a validation of the conviction that world-class hospitality can be developed within Africa.

Niyi John Olajide, Chairman of Cavista Holdings and Glocient Hospitality, praised Ogosi's exceptional leadership, deep industry expertise, and commitment to raising standards. Ogosi's career spans over two decades in hospitality development, hotel operations, and tourism management across Nigeria and West Africa. He has advised on numerous hotel projects, contributing to the development of over 1,500 hotel rooms and 18 major hospitality projects since 2009.

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Glocient Hospitality was built on the conviction that world-class hospitality can and should be grown from African soil. Having one of our own lead the foremost professional body for this industry in Nigeria is a validation of that conviction.

Under Ogosi's leadership at Glocient Hospitality, the Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre was recognized as Nigeria’s Best Resort for two consecutive years. His election further underscores the increasing global influence of Nigerian hospitality professionals and the vital role of leadership and collaboration in strengthening the sector across Nigeria and West Africa.

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We are proud to have him as part of the Cavista Holdings family and are confident that his leadership will contribute significantly to advancing professionalism and excellence within Nigeria’s hospitality industry.