Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has attributed the rapid growth of the hospitality industry in Asaba the state capital, to the prevailing peace and security even as he is hopeful of more investments in the sector. Speaking at the official opening of Telso Hotel, the governor said Delta State has become an investment destination and that more hotels had opened in the past eight years. Despite the increase, the state capital needs more investments in the hospitality industry and Telso hotel is a welcomed addition to the rapidly growing hospitality industry in Asaba, he said.
“In the last eight years, Asaba has been wearing a new look because the place is peaceful and so many of our brothers across the Niger found here more comfortable to stay and even live. “What is more interesting, is that they come here during the festive periods, stay and go home from here and come back the same day because they know that Asaba is safe. “So this hotel is an addition because we need more hotels.
Sometimes getting accommodation is a problem. “Today, we thank God that this beautiful edifice has been completed and ready to be put to use. This will serve our people.
I commend you for the good work you have done because we want beautiful hotels in Asaba. “We need more of these investments. When the place is peaceful people come to invest and that’s why you see that people come to Asaba to invest.
He turned to Epiphany Azinge, the Asagba of Asaba, assuring him of his administ.