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Premier Hotel

The Premier Hotel, Ibadan, a subsidiary of Odu'a Heritage Company, is one of the oldest and most prestigious hotels in Ibadan, Nigeria. Its central location on the peak of Mokola Hill gives it a unique visibility hundreds of miles away, both day and night –due in part to its white cladding and bright lighting. The hotel is the most visited in the city of Ibadan and is known for hosting expatriates, heads of states, and other foreign dignitaries.[1][2][3]

Premier Hotel
Premier Hotel, Ibadan
Map
Interactive map of the Premier Hotel area
General information
LocationMokola Hill, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, Mokola Hill, Ibadan
Opening1966
ClosedDecember 2022 (temporary closure for redevelopment)
OwnerOdu'a Investment Company Limited
OperatorWestern Hotels Limited
Design and construction
DeveloperWestern Hotels Limited
Other information
Number of rooms87 (before redevelopment)
ParkingYes
Website
premierhotelibadan.com

History

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Premier Hotel was established in 1966 on Mokola Hill in Ibadan as one of the earliest luxury hotels in Western Nigeria. Developed during the post-independence era, the hotel became a major hospitality destination for government officials, business executives and visitors to Ibadan. The hotel has historically been associated with the economic and tourism development of the old Western Region.[4] The hotel has about 87 bedrooms.[5][6]

Architecture and location

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Premier Hotel is located on Mokola Hill, one of the elevated areas of Ibadan, Oyo State. Its location provides a panoramic view of the city and has contributed to its recognition as one of Ibadan's notable landmarks. The hotel’s hilltop setting has made it visually prominent in the city’s skyline.[7]

Cultural significance

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For several decades, Premier Hotel served as an important social and hospitality centre in Ibadan, hosting political meetings, conferences, social events and high-profile guests. The hotel became widely regarded as a symbol of prestige and elite hospitality in southwestern Nigeria.[8]

Redevelopment

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In December 2022, Premier Hotel was shut down for renovation and redevelopment. Odu'a Investment Company Limited announced plans to upgrade the facility as part of broader efforts to modernize the property and restore its competitiveness within Nigeria’s hospitality sector. The redevelopment project includes structural upgrades and modernization of facilities.[9][10]

Reopening plans

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In January 2025, Odu'a Investment Company Limited stated that redevelopment work on Premier Hotel was progressing toward reopening in 2026.[11]

By March 2026, project officials stated that reconstruction was nearing completion, with the hotel expected to reopen in the last quarter of 2026. The redevelopment project includes expansion from 87 to 154 rooms, upgraded conference facilities, restaurants and recreational infrastructure.[12]

References

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  1. ↑ "10 Most Patronized Hotels In Nigeria - What Makes Them Special?". Nigeria bulletin. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  2. ↑ "Hotels in Ibadan". Naija Gists. Retrieved October 30, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Oodua descendants worldwide celebrate Ooni on 5th anniversary". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. newsagency. 26 November 2020. Retrieved 18 April 2021.
  4. ↑ "Breathing life back into a Yoruba heritage". The Nation. 24 January 2023.
  5. ↑ "Premier Hotel Ibadan". www.premierhotelibadan.com. Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  6. ↑ admin. "Premier Hotel". Retrieved 2021-06-26.
  7. ↑ "Premier Hotel: The sleeping giant on Mokola Hill". Nigerian Tribune. 18 March 2021.
  8. ↑ "Breathing life back into a Yoruba heritage". The Nation. 24 January 2023.
  9. ↑ "Odu'a shuts Premier Hotel, disengages workers for redevelopment". BusinessDay. Lagos, Nigeria. 20 January 2023.
  10. ↑ "Makinde inspects Premier Hotel redevelopment project". Western Post. 1 February 2025.
  11. ↑ "Premier Hotel redevelopment to gulp over N20bn — Odu'a Group". Punch. 31 January 2025.
  12. ↑ "Premier Hotel remodeling nears completion, set for Q4 relaunch". DAWN Commission. 26 March 2026.
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