Hospitality Manager at the renowned Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre, Mr. Francis Chukwuka Ogosi has been elected Chairman of the Nigeria Region of the globally respected Institute of Hospitality, marking a significant milestone for Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism industry.
The Institute of Hospitality (IoH), founded in 1938 and headquartered in the United Kingdom, is one of the world’s leading professional membership organizations for hospitality, leisure, and tourism practitioners. Operating across more than 100 countries, the institute promotes professional excellence through accreditation, education, leadership development, and industry networking.
Ogosi’s election has been widely hailed as recognition of his outstanding contributions to hospitality management and tourism development in Nigeria. As Hospitality Manager at Ikogosi Warm Springs Resort and Conference Centre, one of Nigeria’s foremost eco-tourism destinations, he has played an active role in advancing service excellence and strengthening professional standards within the sector.
Congratulating the newly elected chairman, Chairman of Cavista Holdings and Glocient Hospitality, Mr. Niyi John Olajide, described the appointment as a well-deserved honour, noting that Ogosi’s leadership, dedication, and industry expertise have made a lasting impact on hospitality practice in Nigeria.
Industry stakeholders believe Ogosi’s emergence as Chairman of the Institute of Hospitality Nigeria Region will further strengthen professional development, capacity building, and global collaboration within Nigeria’s hospitality and tourism ecosystem, while enhancing the country’s profile in the international hospitality community.
