NAHCO Travel and Hospitality Limited, a subsidiary of Nigerian Aviation Handling Company Plc, has officially opened Sapphire Hotel, a new luxury hospitality facility located within the departure terminal of Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos.
The hotel, situated inside Terminal II of the international airport, features 20 luxury rooms and is designed to cater to international travellers, transit passengers, airline crew members and business executives seeking comfort within close proximity to airport operations.
Sapphire Hotel is positioned a short distance from key airport processes, including check-in and boarding points, allowing guests easy access to flights while enjoying premium accommodation services. The facility operates on a 24-hour basis to meet the demands of travellers with varying flight schedules.
Brandspur Brand News reports that the launch of the hotel marks a strategic move by NAHCO to diversify its operations beyond ground handling services, strengthening its presence in the travel, tourism and hospitality value chain within Nigeria’s aviation sector.
Speaking during the commissioning ceremony, the Group Executive Director for Commercial and Business Development at NAHCO Plc, Prince Saheed Lasisi, said the project reflects the company’s drive to deliver reliable and high-quality services across all its business units. He noted that the hotel was developed to complement seamless travel experiences for passengers using Nigeria’s busiest international airport.
Also addressing guests at the event, the Group Chief Subsidiaries Officer, Mr M.I. Uddin, stated that Sapphire Hotel was conceived to meet the needs of travellers requiring comfort without leaving the airport environment. According to him, the facility combines functionality with luxury, offering a practical solution for long layovers and tight travel schedules.
The commissioning of Sapphire Hotel adds to ongoing efforts to improve passenger experience at Nigeria’s airports, while highlighting increased private sector investment in airport-based infrastructure and services.
