Leading global workspace provider Regus says it is committed to boost the productivity level of professionals and entrepreneurs in Nigeria through its new dynamic co-working environment.
Ayo Akinmade, vice chairman, Regus says people are recognising that they are far more productive and successful in a dynamic working environment, while businesses are waking up to the financial and strategic benefits.
Speaking at the official opening of Regus Lekki office hub, Akinmade said the company is helping to supply this demand and drive a workspace revolution in Lekki and beyond.
Located in Lekki Phase 1, this high-class office building offers a tailor-made space for everyone from small businesses to larger, established corporations. Including private offices, shared co-working spaces and meeting rooms, the space is designed to work for every business facilitating ideas sharing and networking all under one roof.
Akinmade observes that as part of one of Nigeria’s best performing regions, Lekki’s economy is thriving and has become a major commercial hub, residential area and tourist attraction centre in Lagos, making it the hottest location in demand.
According to him, “Notwithstanding the effect of the nation’s economic downturn on investments in the real estate industry in recent past, the rental market has remained vibrant with the emergence of co-working space stations for businesses and entrepreneurs”.
He further said that the company have built an unparalleled network of office, co-working and meeting spaces for companies to use in every city in the world.
“It’s a global infrastructure built for businesses to support every opportunity.
Our network of workspaces enables businesses to operate anywhere, without the need for set-up costs or capital investment. It provides our customers with immediate cost benefits and the opportunity to fully outsource their office portfolio”, he said.
He further observed that before now, co-working space stations were considered alien to the Nigerian business landscape but experts believe that about 80 percent of Nigeria entrepreneurs and investors are now adopting the model in their rental needs.
“Apart from its affordability and low cost, the model comes with payment flexibility and provision of some basic office facilities in a serene environment”.
“We are delighted to be opening this new site in Lekki. The area offers the best of both worlds for those wanting a slight reprieve from the City, whilst being close enough to travel in for a meeting if necessary,” he said.
He noted that this growing technological ecosystem makes Lekki the perfect place for Regus to open its next modern co-working space. The centre is located on Admiralty road with views onto the Lekki/Ikoyi link bridge.
“Designed to enhance productivity and connect 2.5 million like-minded professionals, it’s an instant global community and a place to belong”. Akinmade said.
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