Sooyah Bistro Births in Ibadan, First Outside Lagos
Kemi Olaitan in Ibadan
One of the country’s leading indigenous quick service restaurants, Sooyah Bistro, has opened another branch in Ibadan, marking its 10th location and the first outside Lagos State.
The newly opened office is located on 93, Moshood Abiola, in Ring Road area of the ancient city.
The Oyo State Commissioner For Energy, Seun Ashamu, while performing the official opening ceremony, described the new branch as another mission accomplished by the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Sooyah Bistro, Mrs. Olamidun Ogundoyin.
He said the expansion of the restaurant to Ibadan is a testament to the enabling business environment and the growth potentials of the state, stating that as Commissioner for Energy he recognizes the importance of entrepreneurship and innovation in driving economic development.
“I encourage Sooyah Bistro to continue providing excellent services and creating opportunities for our citizens. I also urge the management to explore ways to partner with our government to promote tourism and economic growth in Oyo State,” he said
The Speaker of the state House of Assemblyand husband of the CEO, Hon. Adebo Ogundoyin, in his remarks, said the ceremony was a momentous occasion, which marks a significant milestone in the journey of Sooyah Bistro, noting that he has had the privilege of witnessing the hard work and dedication that has gone into building the brand.
According to him, “Today, we celebrate not just the opening of a new branch but the realization of a vision to bring people together through good food and warm hospitality. Sooyah Bistro’s commitment to quality and excellence is a testament to the entrepreneurial spirit that drives our state forward. I commend the team for their tireless efforts and congratulate them on this achievement.”
The Founder and CEO of Sooyah Bistro, Mrs. Ogundoyin, in her own remarks, said the restaurant is thrilled to bring its unique brand of ethnic cuisine to Ibadan, a city that shares its values of culture, community, and entrepreneurship, stating that its goal is to celebrate Nigerian food and culture nationwide and internationally.
She maintainedthat Sooyah Bistro’s expansion to Ibadan is another dream come true and mission accomplished, noting that the restaurant is ready to further explore the business friendly environment of Ibadan as it is known for quality and will not renege on this.
“I started Sooyah Bistro in 2018 with a Suya Mallam and N20,000 worth of stock. We have grown this far— not through loans or investments but organically because of how much our Suya Family love our food and support the brand,” she said.
