25/03/2026
To Hotel Owners and Hospitality Stakeholders in Nigeria
Truthfully writing, running a hospitality business in Nigeria right now, whether you are managing a boutique hotel in Victoria Island or a short-let apartment in Lekki, Abuja, or Port Harcourt, is an Olympic sport.
The current electricity/ energy is not just an inconvenience, it is a profound threat to your livelihood. Balancing the erratic nature of the national grid with the staggering, ever-climbing cost of diesel is enough to make even the most seasoned entrepreneur want to throw in the towel.
The constant hum of the generator has practically become the soundtrack of shrinking profit margins, and the pressure to maintain premium service while absorbing these exorbitant operational costs is exhausting.
At D’Ellarcie Hospitality, we want to take a moment to validate the immense frustration and heavy burden you are carrying right now. It is incredibly difficult to sell comfort and a "home away from home" when the fundamental infrastructure required to provide it is failing.
Yet, despite these massive hurdles, your doors remain open.
Here is what you need to remember in the midst of this challenging season:
Your Resilience is Unmatched: The Nigerian entrepreneurial spirit is legendary, but in the hospitality sector, it is truly heroic. You are constantly innovating, finding ways to keep the ACs running and the Wi-Fi connected, absorbing stress so your guests don't have to.
You Provide an Oasis: In a country that can often feel chaotic, your spaces offer rest, safety and joy. You are creating the environments where business deals are closed, where families reconnect and where weary travelers find peace. The value of that cannot be overstated.
Crises Force Innovation: As painful as this period is, it is also forcing a necessary evolution. The shift toward hybrid energy solutions incorporating inverters, solar grids, and smart energy management, will eventually build a more sustainable and insulated business model for your future.
Please give yourselves grace right now. It is okay if you have to adjust your pricing to survive. I