The Delborough
Abuja

A Proposed Co-Venture with the National Council for Arts and Culture — bringing Nigeria's most acclaimed luxury hotel brand to the Federal Capital Territory.

Nigeria's Luxury Hospitality Gap Is a National Strategic Risk

Abuja hosts the African Development Bank headquarters, the Presidency, the National Assembly, the Supreme Court, and receives daily visits from global investors, heads of state, and international delegations. Yet Nigeria's capital lacks a truly iconic, independently owned Nigerian luxury hotel to match this stature and ambition.

Nigeria's tourism receipts represent a fraction of what the nation could earn. Rwanda — a country of 14 million people — earns $498 million annually from tourism. Morocco attracts 13 million international visitors per year. Ethiopia's new Marriott and Hilton properties have transformed Addis Ababa's conference economy. Nigeria can — and must — do better.

"When foreign dignitaries arrive in Abuja, the quality of their accommodation sends an unmistakable message about the ambition and capability of the Nigerian state."

Abuja FCT

Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory — Africa's most ambitious planned capital city

Born in Lagos. Built for the World.

Ultimate Sophistication — Hospitality Redefined

The Delborough Lagos was conceived with a singular, uncompromising vision: to create a hospitality experience that rivals the finest hotels in the world — not by imitation, but by innovation. Designed by a team of seasoned architects, interior designers, and hospitality connoisseurs, The Delborough is Nigeria's most acclaimed independent luxury hotel, located in the heart of Victoria Island, Lagos.

Unlike international franchise brands that export profits abroad, The Delborough is proudly Nigerian — its revenues, its talent, and its cultural identity are rooted in Nigeria. Bringing this proven brand to Abuja is not merely a business proposition; it is a statement of national confidence.

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The Verdict Is Unanimous: The Delborough Delivers

Abuja Demands a Hotel Worthy of Its Ambition

Nigeria's Federal Capital Territory is the political, diplomatic, and administrative heart of Africa's most populous nation. It hosts the Presidency, the National Assembly, the Supreme Court, the African Development Bank headquarters, and the diplomatic missions of over 100 countries. Yet Abuja lacks a truly iconic, independently owned Nigerian luxury hotel.

The Delborough Abuja Is the Renewed Hope Initiative in Action

"Tourism is not a luxury; it is a necessity for economic growth, job creation, and the projection of our national identity to the world. Nigeria has everything it takes to become Africa's premier tourism destination — and we must act now."

The Numbers Tell a Compelling Story

Governments That Got It Right

The model of government-owned land leased to private hospitality operators on long-term leases is not new. It is, in fact, the defining strategy behind some of the world's most celebrated tourism transformations. Every case below began with a government decision to treat its land as a strategic asset — not a liability.

30–60 year leases

Singapore

Sentosa Island Integrated Resort

Result: 19 million visitors per year. Tourism contributes 4% of GDP. Marina Bay Sands alone generates $2.7B annually.

Singapore transformed an underutilised island into the world's most profitable tourism precinct through strategic land leasing to private operators.

99-year leases

Dubai, UAE

Palm Jumeirah & Atlantis

Result: Tourism now contributes 11.5% of Dubai's GDP. The Atlantis Palm generates over $1B annually. Dubai receives 17 million international visitors per year.

Dubai's government leased reclaimed land on 99-year terms to international hotel brands, transforming a desert into the world's most visited luxury destination.

50-year lease

Rwanda

Kigali Convention Centre

Result: $498M annual tourism revenue. Rwanda is now Africa's premier MICE destination. The Radisson Blu KCC is consistently ranked among Africa's best hotels.

Rwanda's government leased prime Kigali land to private developers, creating a convention and hospitality hub that transformed the country's international image.

50-year lease

South Africa

Durban Beachfront Hotel Precinct

Result: R1 billion in private investment. 2,000+ jobs created. Zero government capital expenditure. The precinct now anchors Durban's tourism economy.

The eThekwini Municipality signed a 50-year lease for the iconic Durban beachfront, attracting R1 billion in private hotel investment with no public spending.

Long-term concessions

Morocco

Plan Azur — Coastal Tourism Zones

Result: 13 million+ international visitors per year. Tourism contributes 6.7% of GDP. Morocco is now Africa's most visited country.

Morocco's government designated coastal zones and offered long-term land concessions to international hotel groups, creating six world-class integrated resort destinations.

25–45 year leases

Kenya

National Parks Hotel Lease Programme

Result: Tourism contributes 10.4% of Kenya's GDP. The Maasai Mara alone generates $200M+ annually. Kenya Wildlife Service earns $50M+ per year from lease fees.

Kenya Wildlife Service leases land inside national parks to private lodge operators, generating substantial lease income while attracting world-class hospitality investment.

Global Precedents at a Glance

A Deal Structured for Mutual Prosperity

Subject to detailed negotiation and agreement

Why The Delborough Is the Right Partner

Let Us Build Something
Great for Nigeria

The Delborough Abuja is not merely a hotel. It is a declaration of Nigerian ambition — a statement that Africa's largest economy can produce world-class luxury from its own soil, with its own talent, for its own people and for the world. The land is there. The vision is there. The operator is ready. All that is required is the political will to say yes.