Allied Thrust and Systems Limited (ATSL), a leader in Nigeria’s hospitality business, has launched its multi-million naira funplex event centre with 2,000 seat capacity.
Located in the heart of Magodo, Lagos, the formal launch of the funplex event centre played host to crème-de-la-crème of the society, top executives in the corporate and hospitality industry amongst others.
In his welcome address, Emeka Nwasike, managing director, ATSL, said the commissioning of the event centre is a dream come true for the organisation.
“This feat is borne out of our love for hospitality and our desire to be a strong contender and pacesetter in the industry. Already, you can see that Funplex resort is a one-stop-shop for fun and entertainment. Our goal is to provide Nigerians with an event centre that can cater for all their corporate and social needs,” Nwasike said.
According to him, the dream was ignited when ATSL won a BOT contract with Centre for Management Development (CMD) with a proposal to build a conference hall for the centre.
However, the company surpassed that dream by erecting a magnificent edifice which not only houses halls for events but also facilities like bush bar, gym, cinema, among others.
Speaking at the event, Joseph Yakubu, former director general, CMD, described the project as a good example of a public-private partnership.
Yakubu revealed that the concession was done as an alternative means of generating income for CMD despite it being funded by the government; the institution felt there was a need to develop other ways of generating revenue.
He expressed satisfaction with what ATSL has done with the property, so far, and hoped that the purpose for the construction of the event centre will be realised.
The event centre delivers the industry’s finest level of expertise to small, medium and large organisations as well as individuals who desire the perfect venue for weddings, social and corporate events.
The funplex event centre is equipped with modern facilities like air conditioning systems, well-furnished VIP suites/changing rooms, a standard performance stage and entertainment technology systems.
Other facilities include glamorous lights such as mood lights, disco balls and 5-star conveniences, standby generators, car park attendants and an ample car parking space for over 350 vehicles.
Josephine Okojie
