Hotel Managers School Expands Reach Across Africa with Second Set Intake

By Renn Offor 

The Hotel Managers School, Africa's premier training institution for training and raising the next generation of thoroughbred hospitality managers, has inducted its second set of students for the 2025 academic year. 

The majority of students, who are scattered across Africa, enrolled in the Hotel Operations & Management Course. Despite the physical distance, the excitement was palpable as 19 students gathered virtually for their induction ceremony, held on Thursday, 20th February.

The virtual induction ceremony was attended by dignitaries from the hospitality industry, including Mr. Olugbenga Sunday, Executive Director of Hotel Managers School; Mr. Francois Le Riche, General Manager, International Association of Hotels General Managers (IAHGM); and Dr. Oludayo Taiwo Gideon, GMD/CEO of AEROPORT. 

All the faculty members were present at the Induction: Dr. Lydia Akunja, Mr. Brian Efa, Mr. Adedayo Adesugba, and Mr. Emmanuel Frimpong. 

In their remarks, the dignitaries welcomed the new students and encouraged them to take full advantage of the opportunities offered by the school.

Director of Studies, Mrs. Justina Ovat, urged the students to carefully study and adhere to the policies and guidelines outlined for their success. Mr. Olugbenga Sunday, Executive Director, reassured the students that the school was committed to providing them with the knowledge, skills, and expertise required to excel in the hospitality industry.

Mr. Francois Le Riche, General Manager, IAHGM, reminded the students that as future hotel managers, they had a critical role to play in shaping the hospitality industry, and encouraged them to strive for excellence.

Dr. Oludayo Taiwo Gideon, GMD/CEO of AEROPORT, reminded the students that success in the hospitality industry requires hard work, dedication, and a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.

Hon. Tokunbo Toriola congratulated the students on taking this important step in their career and urged them to stay focused and committed to their goals. One of the School’s faculty, Mr. Adedayo Adesugba, encouraged the students to be open-minded, curious, and willing to learn from their instructors and peers.

The virtual induction ceremony marked the beginning of an exciting journey for the new students, who will undergo intensive training in hotel management and operations. With the support of the school's esteemed faculty and industry partners, the students are poised to become the next generation of hospitality leaders in Africa.