Odu’a boosts Lagos Airport Hotel’s comfort with Harold Block renovation
L-R Mrs Folasade Awe, General Manager Lagos Airport Hotel, Otunba Mrs Debola Osibogun, oversight director LAH and Group Independent Director, Odu’a, Otunba Bimbo Ashiru, Group Chairman, Odu’a, Prince Oyeleye Peter Fasua, Chairman Lagos Airport Hotel and back is Oba Folorunso Ayeni, Elejiku of Ejiku, Ekiti State at the event
Odu’a Investment Company Limited (OICL) today officially reopened the newly renovated Harold Block at Lagos Airport Hotel Limited (LAHL), marking a significant milestone in the company’s ongoing commitment to revitalizing one of Nigeria’s premier hospitality assets.
The official reopening ceremony was led by the Group Chairman of OICL, Otunba ‘Bimbo Ashiru, at the Lagos Airport Hotel in Ikeja.
The renovation project, a collaborative effort between Wemabod’s property development unit, the OICL Project Enhance team, and LAHL management, involved the refurbishment of 51 guest rooms and the adjacent corridors within the Harold Block.
In his remarks, Otunba Ashiru emphasized that the reopening represents more than just physical renewal. “Today is not just about a reopening,” he said, “it is about legacy, renewal, and a clear roadmap for the future we envision for this historic establishment.”
He reflected on the hotel’s rich history, tracing its origins back to 1942 as the Grand Hotel Lagos, its renaming in 1956 to Ikeja Arms Inn, and its eventual indigenization in 1976 as a wholly-owned subsidiary of Odu’a Investment Company Limited. The Harold Block, named in honor of the hotel’s original founder, Mr. Joseph Harold, continues to hold significant historic value.
Otunba Ashiru commended the joint efforts of the LAHL Board, OICL teams, Wemabod Limited, and other project partners, highlighting their dedication in successfully delivering this first phase of renovation.
“We are committed to delivering a world-class facility that will bring comfort to our guests, pride to our heritage, and prosperity to our stakeholders,” he concluded.
Representing the Group Managing Director of Odu’a Investment Company Limited, Mr. Yemi Ajao, Executive Director and Group Chief Investment and Business Development Officer, reiterated OICL’s shared strategic vision with the LAHL Board to modernize the hotel and optimize the value of its prime land assets through a mixed-use development approach.
He also praised the quality of workmanship and efficiency demonstrated throughout the project.
Looking forward, this intervention is expected to positively impact LAHL’s profitability, guest satisfaction, and brand reputation. It is also poised to attract new market segments, corporate clients, and hospitality partnerships, positioning the hotel for sustained success in the future.
