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By Ighomuaye Lucky, Benin
The Chief Executive Officer of Surprise Pub and Cafe, Matthew Oshodin, has expressed his readiness to host the All Progressives Congress (APC) candidate for Oredo Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Dr Paddy Iyamu, for an interactive engagement on policies and legislative initiatives capable of promoting the growth of the hospitality industry in Edo State and Nigeria.
Oshodin said the planned event was driven by his desire to hear Iyamu’s views on how he intends to use his proposed legislative position to create an enabling environment for hospitality businesses to thrive.
He disclosed that the event, tagged “A Night with Paddy Iyamu”, would also feature live musical performances by artistes, including Xstar Song and Jaye J, at Surprise Pub and Cafe.
According to him, the engagement would provide an opportunity to hear Iyamu’s vision for the hospitality sector, particularly his plans to champion policies that would address the challenges confronting operators and encourage greater investment in the industry.
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Oshodin noted that the hospitality industry remains a significant contributor to economic growth, employment generation and tourism development, stressing that deliberate government policies and legislative interventions are essential to unlocking its enormous potential.
He explained that hospitality businesses require a favourable operating environment, improved infrastructure, supportive taxation policies and business-friendly regulations to survive, expand and contribute meaningfully to economic development.
The Surprise Pub CEO maintained that political office seekers must demonstrate a clear understanding of the challenges confronting private-sector operators and articulate practical policies that would support businesses, stimulate investment and create employment opportunities.
He expressed optimism that the planned engagement with Iyamu, which coincided with his birthday, would promote constructive dialogue between the political class and private-sector operators, while drawing attention to the need for effective policies and legislative measures to strengthen the hospitality industry in Edo State and beyond.
