Chief Samuel Olu Alabi is a distinguished Nigerian legal practitioner, corporate governance expert, and veteran hospitality leader with over three decades of experience contributing to the growth and development of Nigeria’s tourism and hospitality industry. He is widely recognized as the long-serving Company Secretary and Legal Adviser of Eko Hotels Limited, where he has played a pivotal role in corporate governance, regulatory compliance, institutional leadership, and strategic administration within one of West Africa’s leading hospitality brands.
His professional journey with Eko Hotels began during his NYSC service year in 1990, providing him with firsthand exposure to the operational, legal, and strategic dynamics of Nigeria’s hospitality industry. Through years of dedication, competence, and leadership, he steadily rose within the organization, becoming one of the respected figures shaping governance and institutional stability within the sector.
Chief Alabi is a former President and former Board of Trustees Chairman of the Federation of Tourism Associations of Nigeria (FTAN), where he contributed significantly to tourism advocacy, industry representation, and stakeholder engagement within Nigeria’s tourism ecosystem. He also serves as President of the Hotel Owners and Managers Association and holds memberships and fellowships across several professional bodies in law, taxation, arbitration, and hospitality management.
At TRAVCONEXPO 2026, Chief Alabi will speak on the panel session titled “Policy & Partnership – Shaping the Future of Travel Together.” Drawing from his extensive experience across hospitality leadership, tourism advocacy, and government-industry relations, he will share practical insights on how stronger collaboration between government, private sector players, and industry associations can drive sustainable growth within Africa’s travel, tourism, and hospitality sectors.
