Enugu ICC hotel boost Nigerian’s economy diversification efforts
By Amarachukwu Egwu-Agha, Abakaliki
The ultra-modern international conference Centre, ICC, hotel located in Enugu State has been described as the strength to Nigeria’s economic diversification and regional revitalization.
Construction of this ultra-modern hotel in South East region is said to boost regional business, tourism and contributes maximally to the nation’s economic growth.
Business affairs news learnt that the main building of the hotel has been successfully completed, with the aim of helping the West African convention and exhibition economy to move into a new dimension.
The gigantic project in Enugu State, was undertaken by China Communications Construction Company.
Speaking with general manager of China Communications Construction Company Nigeria Co., Ltd, Feng Yu, he promised that they will continue to uphold the concept of “co-construction and win-win, lean construction”
Yu said the steady advancement and subsequent decoration, mechanical and electrical installation and other projects, will enhance total completion of the Enugu State International Conference Center Hotel project on schedule and with high quality.
It was gathered that the ICC hotel is topping-out ceremony, marking a key progress in this strategically important regional landmark building and injecting strong impetus into the implementation of Nigeria’s economic diversification, strategy and Enugu State’s efforts to build a regional business and tourism center.
The international Conference center, ICC, hotel is located in the heart of Enugu, approximately 3 kilometers from the State Government Office Building, and has become a key project in Nigeria’s efforts to promote economic restructuring.
The project has a total construction area of approximately 35,000 square meters, and comprises three 10-story main buildings and a podium.
The project was said to encompass a multidisciplinary construction process encompassing earthwork, structural engineering, interior design, and mechanical and electrical installation.
Faced with a series of challenges, including a tight deadline, construction during the rainy season, the difficulty of detailed drawings, complex cross-processing, and the high precision required for pre-embedded mechanical and electrical systems.
The project management team employed scientific organization and meticulous management, actively communicating and coordinating with all parties, optimizing the construction plan, and strengthening resource allocation.
They effectively overcame the dual pressures of the natural environment and technical requirements, ensuring high-quality progress in the main structure construction.
As a core vehicle for the integrated development of “business and tourism” in Enugu State, the ICC Hotel project holds profound significance. Nigeria, one of Africa’s largest economies, is diversifying its economy through tourism and the service sector.
Enugu State, with its proximity to the capital, Abuja, and port cities, as well as its rich heritage, including the Udi Mountains and Igbo culture, urgently needs high-end conference accommodation facilities.
Feng Yu further stated that they will continue to uphold the principle of “co-construction, win-win, and lean construction” and steadily advance subsequent decoration, renovation, and mechanical and electrical installation projects to ensure the on-time and high-quality completion of the ICC Hotel project, contributing to Nigeria’s economic diversification and regional revitalization.
The advancement of this project also demonstrates the deepening of infrastructure cooperation between China and Nigeria under the framework of the Belt and Road Initiative, becoming another example of China-Africa collaboration in promoting sustainable development and enhancing connectivity.
