EKITI-STATE TO CRACK DOWN ON ILLEGAL HOSPITALITY BUSINESSES

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The Ekiti-State Bureau of Tourism Development has announced its impending legal crackdown on all hotels, restaurants, lounges, apartments, and other hospitality ventures operating illegally within the state. 

In a release signed by Barrister Wale Ojo-Lanre, Director General, Bureau of Tourism Development and made available to the press , this decisive action aims to enhance security, safeguard tourists' well-being, protect customers and hospitality investors in the state 

According to the release , this development follows a recent meeting between the Ekiti State Hoteliers Association, led by Hon. Akin Abimbola, and the Bureau of Tourism Development, headed by General Manager Barrister Babasoji Awe. 

The meeting highlighted significant concerns regarding hospitality outfits that show flagrant disregard for legal operating requirements in the state.

"Some of these hotels are neither known to the law nor to the Association," Barrister Awe stated. 

   He further emphasized that past security breaches in the state have been linked to some of these unregistered establishments. "The Bureau cannot wait until another security infraction occurs. The Bureau is legally set up to monitor, regulate, and ensure the identification and profiling of all hotels, lounges, apartments, bars, restaurants, clubs, and other hospitality ventures in the state. It is our duty to protect both practitioners and patrons."

Thus , the Bureau has issued a vital reminder to all hospitality facilities about the urgent need to comply with the Ekiti State Tourism, Hotel Licensing and Regulatory Law, 2020.

Sections 2(1) and 3(6) of the law mandate that all hospitality businesses must register with both the Hoteliers Association of Nigeria, Ekiti State Chapter, and the Bureau of Tourism Development to operate legally. 

    This registration is crucial for both regulatory oversight and accurate record-keeping.

"The enforcement of these regulations is crucial for maintaining the integrity of our tourism sector," said Babasoji Awe. "Operating without proper registration will result in serious legal repercussions, including the potential closure of establishments deemed to be operating illegally."

According to the release , all registered hospitality businesses are now required to conspicuously display their registration certificates from both the Hoteliers Association and the Bureau within their premises.

To facilitate compliance, hospitality facilities are encouraged to complete their registration process within the next 60 days. 

The release stated that a dedicated Task Force Team has already been established to ensure diligent enforcement of these regulations as failure to comply will lead to immediate actions, including the sealing of establishments operating without proper registration.

    The Bureau urges all stakeholders in the hospitality sector to prioritize compliance for the good of the industry and to avoid legal consequences.

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