Olivier Chi Nouako, the man bringing Marriott to Cameroon
The Cameroonian-born Canadian lawyer is embarking on a five-star project in Douala worth $100m. Bouygues Construction will carry out the required works.
25/08/2020 at 16h08, by Africa Business+
Olivier Chi Nouako is resilient. After nine years of lobbying, Immigration and Business Canada (IBC), which he founded to facilitate immigration to the country, he :lfinally signed a 50-year renewable emphyteutic lease with the Cameroonian government on 10 August. He plans to build a 5-star hotel in Douala under the Marriott brand name. “I had to make around eight trips to Cameroon just for this project,” said the Montreal-based Canadian lawyer of Cameroonian origin, who admits to having already shelled out over 2bn CFA francs (over €3m).
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