By Okorie Uguru
Radisson Blu Ikeja, Lagos has won the Excellence Award for best practices in diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) 2025. The hotel emerged as number one on a list of over 1000 Radisson hotels worldwide. The hotel is also the only Radisson hotel in Africa to emerge winner.
Presenting awards to this year’s winners, Federico J. González, Executive Vice Chairman, Radisson Hotel Group said: “We are many minds, with one mindset and we celebrate diversity across all cultures, races, genders, abilities, and generations. We want to continue nurturing a culture of openness, inclusivity, and advancement for all. We are very proud of all our 2025 winners who continue in their respective hotels to inspire team members to understand and value each other´s unique perspectives and together, create a better workplace and world”.
Focused on unique responsible business initiatives, the hotel team and its leadership have over the years been vocal in its continued advocacy on the issues of parity, equity and people development through its community programmes.
Speaking about the global award for the hotel and his team, Yehia El-Mansoury, General Manager, Radisson Hotel Ikeja expressed gratitude for the recognition. “The win is a proud one for my team which works incredibly hard at being role models to others within our hotel group. This award is also a testament to the unwavering commitment of our owning company Avalon Intercontinental Group, to implementing positive DEI strategies which provide an equitable workforce for all. Our goal is equally focused at playing our part in training and placing more young persons with disabilities in various roles in our hotel”.