Transcorp Hilton Abuja celebrates 30-year anniversary

Transcorp Hilton Abuja Hotel is celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, having officially opened its door to its first guest on April 21, 1987. The hotel, which has through the years, hosted different global leaders and celebrities, gathered friends, partners, clients, its board members and staff to commemorate its legacy and rich history as a pioneer in Nigeria’s hospitality sector.
Built on 20 hectares of land, the 670 bedroom 5-star hotel began operations as Nicon Noga Hilton Hotel, a member of the Hilton brands.
To commemorate this milestone, Transcorp Hilton Abuja hosted a cocktail and dinner with an array of entertainment and activities, highlighting and celebrating the impact of the outfit as an iconic landmark in Nigeria.
Speaking at the dinner, Rudi Jagersbacher, president, Middle East and North Africa, Hilton Worldwide, commended the Transcorp Hilton, stating that its contribution to the brand equity and perception of Hilton Worldwide had been recognised all over the world.
“I would like to commend the entire hotel team for their incredible passion and commitment to delivering excellent experiences for our guests from around the world” he said.
Since its opening, Transcorp Hilton Abuja has played host to numerous high-profile and celebrity studded events, such as the ECOWAS, World Economic Forum Africa, Miss World Pageant, the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), among others.
Chris Ngige, minister of labour and employment, in his speech commended the brand for contributing to the development of the economy, lauding the chairman, Transcorp plc, Tony Elumelu, for his foresight in leading the partnership that had brought everyone together for the celebration.
Opening the anniversary event, Elumelu thanked guests and shareholders for being a part of the journey so far, saying, “On behalf of the board of Transcorp plc, thank you for your custom, patronage and your goodwill. You are the reason we are celebrating today.”
He said Transcorp Hilton had transcended being just a hotel to becoming one of Nigeria’s most valued icons, saying, “Transcorp is not just a company owned by people but an iconic institution owned by every Nigerian. Transcorp Hilton Abuja is beyond the Transcorp franchise; it is a national icon.”