The South-East region of Nigeria has seen a steady growth in hotels over the past decade, but the hospitality sector still faces challenges alongside its successes.
Many hotel owners in the region are driven by a mix of ambition, opportunity, and the desire to improve local hospitality standards.
While some have managed to create properties that approach international service levels, others are still working to meet consistent quality and operational efficiency.
These hotels range from luxury resorts to mid-scale city properties, offering varying levels of comfort, amenities, and guest services. The entrepreneurs behind them often balance multiple business interests, investing heavily to ensure their hotels stand out in a competitive market.
Despite limited infrastructure, inconsistent power supply, and other systemic challenges in the region, these owners remain committed to creating experiences that appeal to both business travelers and tourists.
Their efforts contribute significantly to the local economy, creating jobs, supporting ancillary businesses, and encouraging regional development. Though the sector is still evolving, the drive, creativity, and resilience of South-East Nigeria’s hotel owners are laying the foundation for a more modern and competitive hospitality industry, slowly bringing the region closer to meeting international standards
- Leadership-Emeka Nwandu, Exec Director
- Enugu
Hotel Sunshine stands as one of Enugu’s most recognizable hospitality landmarks—an elegant seven-storey structure overlooking the city’s scenic skyline. Known for its contemporary aesthetic and refined comfort, the four-star property has become a preferred destination for business travelers, government delegations, and leisure guests seeking a premium stay within the Enugu metropolis.
The hotel features 93 spacious, meticulously designed rooms, each furnished with modern décor, premium satellite-enabled flat-screen televisions, complimentary high-speed Wi-Fi, in-room security safes, tea and coffee stations, and curated art pieces that give every room its own character.
Hotel Sunshine operates under Sunshine Hotels & Guest House Limited, a private unlimited company incorporated on June 15, 1999, with registration number RC 356819. The business is led by members of the Nwandu family, with Emeka Nwandu, President of ECCIMA, playing a prominent leadership role. The board includes Anthea Nwandu, Kenechukwu Nwandu, Ifunanya Nwandu, Somtochukwu Nwandu, and Elenda Nwandu, reflecting the company’s family-driven governance structure.
