Eko Hotels at 50: The Night African Hospitality Stopped Asking for a Seat at the Global Table

Eko Hotels & Suites celebrated its 50th anniversary in Lagos on October 2, 2026, with the Legacy Gala & Awards at the Eko Convention Centre. More than 1,000 guests from business, government, entertainment and culture attended, including Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and Deputy Governor Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat. The account describes the hotel as a lasting, evolving institution that has helped shape Nigerian hospitality and welcomed policymakers, entrepreneurs, entertainers and families over five decades.