‘Hospitality brands must innovate, adapt’

Lugard Agbomoagan, Managing Director of The JAGZ, has called for a significant evolution within the hospitality sector to cater to a new demographic of African and international travelers. This imperative arises as Africa experiences increased trade and investment opportunities, particularly under frameworks like the African Continental Free Trade Area.

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With our success record and expansion projects, we believe strong organisations are built on strong leadership. Today, I am delighted to formally introduce Jonathan Odia, who has joined the team as General Manager. A brand like The JAGZ needs an experienced hospitality professional whose career includes valuable experience with internationally recognised brands on board.

During a press conference in Ibadan, Oyo State, Agbomoagan introduced Jonathan Odia as the new General Manager of The JAGZ Hotel. He stated that Odia's appointment reflects the company's dedication to raising standards and enhancing guest experiences. Agbomoagan expressed confidence in Odia's leadership and vision to guide The JAGZ through an exciting new phase of growth, emphasizing his role in staff training and development.

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His appointment reflects our continued commitment to raising standards, strengthening our operations and delivering even better experiences for our guests. We are confident that his leadership, expertise and vision will contribute to excellence at The JAGZ as we move into an exciting new phase of growth.

Agbomoagan asserted that the future of hospitality in Africa belongs to brands that embrace innovation and adaptation. He highlighted The JAGZ's ambition not merely to build a hotel but to establish a comprehensive hospitality institution. He also acknowledged the Oyo State Government's support in fast-tracking approvals, noting the hotel's rapid development from land acquisition to operational status in under two years, a feat he described as unprecedented and achieved without prior government connections.

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One thing I am proud of as a member of this team is that we don’t take training for granted. We did not bring Jonathan here because of his experience, but because he would assist with the training and retraining of personnel.