Hon Fagbayi Calls for Compliance with Hotel Registration Rules
Aina Obasanjo
The Ogun State Government has warned hotel owners and operators of allied hospitality businesses against commencing operations without first registering with the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.
The Commissioner for Culture and Tourism, Hon. Sesan Fagbayi, gave the warning while receiving the management of Bisdot Royal Suite during a courtesy visit to his office at Oke-Mosan in Abeokuta.
The Commissioner noted that early registration would strengthen collaboration between the government and hospitality operators, promotes professionalism, and positions registered businesses to benefit from government opportunities and recommendations.
He urged intending hotel owners, bar operators, and other tourism-related businesses to comply with the registration requirement before opening for business, warning that defaulters would face sanctions.
Also speaking, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry, Dr. Quudus Yusuff, described it as illegal for hospitality businesses to commence operations without registration. He also advised existing operators due for licence renewal or upgrade to complete the process promptly.
Responding on behalf of Bisdot Royal Suite, the Manager, Mr. Austine Jahjioje, said the visit was to formally introduce the establishment, showcase its unique cuisine, and seek the Ministry's support.
He assured the government that the hotel would begin its registration process without delay.

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