Ikot Ekpene/sheraton hotel/12Floors/U/C completion date march 2015

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Nice update dnaijaguy, how recent is this image?

Four point sheraton Ikot Ekpene on the sixth floor construction seems to be very swift

[url=https://flic.kr/p/oe6BX9]Night shot of work in progress at the 4points by Sheraton hotel, Ikot Ekpene by AKSGOVT, on Flickr[/URL]

Here is a bigger version of that photo from AKSGOVT Flickr

Akwa Ibom signs new hotel management contract with Starwood International
June 28, 2014



Akwa Ibom Government has signed an agreement with American leisure and hospitality company, Starwood International, for the management of its four-point Sheraton Hotel under construction at Ikot Ekpene.

The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the agreement was signed by the Special Duties Commissioner, Mr Emmanuel Enoidem and Starwood’s Vice-President, Mr Hassan Ahdab on Friday in Uyo.

The new 128 standard rooms, 16 suits, two presidential suits, 12-story hotel under construction and being handled by Renaissance Construction Group, is scheduled for inauguration in March 2015.

“The signing of the agreement is another milestone for Akwa Ibom people and the building of the four-point hotel is to strengthen our hospitality industry in the state.

“The construction of the hotel is already ongoing. We are on the seventh floor now and we are expected to commission the hotel on March 31, 2015,” Enoidem said.

According to him, Ikot Ekpene’s location for the hotel stemmed from its strategic contributions as one of the oldest cities in the state.

“It is not only known as a raffia city but it is an archival centre for Akwa Ibom State.

“The project is sited at where the former Ikot Ekpene Prison was located which we had pulled down and relocated to another area.

“So, the hotel will turn the place of grief to a place of joy because this government came with a determination to turn our sorrow to an uncommon joy,” Enoidem said.

He said the government had decided to create an enabling environment for the private sector to play key role in the economy of the state.

Enoidem said the hotel would be managed by the private sector as a way of turning the state from a civil service to a private sector driven economy.

Earlier, the Vice-President of Starwood international, thanked the government for the trust in his company.

Ahdab assured that the company would continue to support the government for the development of leisure and hospitality industry.

He also lauded Gov. Godswill Akpabio for the massive transformation of the state through infrastructure development.

NAN further reports that the Le’ Meridien Hotel and Golf Resort in the state are currently managed by Starwood International. (NAN)



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nice renders dnaijaguy. me like it!

current level of work at the hotel pic by elombah

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Great to see development spreading in Akwa-Ibom... not just everything in Uyo.
Way to go, AKSG.

Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene to Open 2015 in Nigeria

Starwood Hotels & Resorts Worldwide, Inc. announced the signing of Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene, a new build hotel scheduled to debut in 2015. Owned by the Akwa Ibom State Government, Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene marks Starwood’s 10th hotel in Nigeria and second hotel in the state of Akwa Ibom, after Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort.

“Looking back to when we first opened Le Meridien Ibom in 2007, we saw an opportunity in a city with limited infrastructure, today the state of Akwa Ibom has been transformed and modernised with new highways and a local airport, while the hotel was recently selected as an SPG® Members’ Favourite,” said Michael Wale, President, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa and Middle East. “Our experience and shared successes with the government of Akwa Ibom leads us to believe that Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene is another milestone in the development of the state and we embark on this second joint venture with great confidence.”

“This agreement is another milestone for the people of Akwa Ibom and the opening of Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene will strengthen the hospitality sector in the state,” Governor Godswill Akpabio, Akwa Ibom State Government commented.

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Starwood’s Four Points brand and its ‘best for business’ approach provides travellers with everything that matters the most including timeless design, uncomplicated comfort and a genuine and friendly approach to hospitality and service. Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene will feature146 guest rooms, an all-day dining restaurant, a lobby bar, 814 square metres of meeting and event space, as well as a fitness centre and an outdoor pool.

Located at the crossroad between two major highways with easy airport access, Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene will be the first high-rise tower in Ikot Ekpene as well as the first purpose-built internationally branded hotel in the iconic town. Reflecting the brand’s promise and insight into the needs of today’s traveller, the hotel will also offer all of the brand’s defining elements, including the signature Four Points by Sheraton Four Comfort bed and free bottled water in the room, complimentary Wi-Fi in all public areas, a delicious breakfast with great coffee and refreshing local beer with Best Brews, helping guests to start and end the day right.

“Nigeria remains to be an important growth market for Starwood and we see a significant opportunity in growing our mid-market brands in the country and throughout all of Africa,” said Bart Carnahan, Senior Vice President Acquisitions & Development, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, Europe, Africa & Middle East. “With one of the strongest pipelines in the Starwood portfolio, Four Points by Sheraton offers a compelling blend of comfort, style and affordability, making it an increasingly attractive choice for owners and developers across the world.”

Starwood currently operates five hotels in Nigeria including Sheraton Lagos Hotel, Sheraton Abuja Hotel, Four Points by Sheraton Lekki-Lagos, Le Meridien Ibom Hotel & Golf Resort, and Le Meridien Ogeyi Place. The company will also expand its presence in Nigeria with five new hotels opening by 2017 including Four Points by Sheraton Ikot Ekpene, Four Points by Sheraton Benin City in Edo, Four Points by Sheraton Ibadan in Oyo, Four Points by Sheraton Ikeja in Lagos and Le Meridien Ikoyi Towers.

http://www.hotelnewsresource.com/article79995.html

Nigerian should be very critical of the government but we should also know that the grass is not always greener outside of our country in most countries in sub sahara Africa outside of the capital city there are really in most cases not much else to see Nigeria is really one of the few countries in Africa where development is really spread around. I don't have to be in Abuja or Lagos to feel like am living in a modern world unlike pretty much most African countries.