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Nigeria Hospitality Industry Statistics

Nigeria hospitality is still adding jobs while profits and room demand rebound, with revenue reaching NGN 1.2 trillion in 2023 and Nigeria’s hotel room supply rising to 52,340 by end of 2023, plus occupancy climbing to 65.2% in Lagos. Track how 450,000 direct workers are spread across hotels, F and B, and seasonal peaks like Calabar Carnival, and see what it takes to compete as wage averages, training outputs, and RevPAR move in opposite directions across key cities.
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Nigeria Hospitality Industry Statistics
Julian RichterWritten by Julian Richter·Edited by Peter Sandoval·Fact-checked by Maya Johansson
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Nigeria’s hospitality industry is forecast to grow at a 7.5% CAGR to USD 5.2 billion by 2028, but the latest workforce and performance figures reveal a more nuanced reality behind that momentum. With 52.4% average occupancy nationwide and Nigeria hotels generating NGN 1.2 trillion in 2023 revenue, the sector is simultaneously expanding jobs and pressure points like wages, staffing turnover, and skills gaps. The result is a clear split between cities, roles, and hotel types, where progress is uneven and opportunity is concentrated.

Key Takeaways

  • Nigeria hospitality employed 450,000 direct workers in 2023, up 8% from 2022.
  • Hotels accounted for 65% of hospitality jobs in Nigeria, totaling 292,500 positions in 2023.
  • Lagos hospitality sector employed 180,000 people in 2023, 40% of national total.
  • As of 2022, Nigeria's hospitality sector included over 1,200 registered hotels, with Lagos State accounting for 45% of the total hotel stock nationwide.
  • The total number of hotel rooms in Nigeria reached 52,340 by the end of 2023, marking a 7.2% increase from 2022.
  • Five-star hotels in Nigeria numbered 28 in 2023, primarily concentrated in Lagos and Abuja, offering 4,500 luxury rooms.
  • Nigeria hospitality market is projected to grow at 7.5% CAGR to USD 5.2 billion by 2028.
  • Hotel room supply expected to increase by 25,000 units by 2027 in Nigeria.
  • Occupancy rates forecasted to reach 65% by 2025 in major Nigerian cities.
  • In 2023, Nigeria's hotel occupancy rate averaged 52.4% nationwide, with Lagos at 65.2%.
  • Average daily rate (ADR) for hotels in Nigeria rose to NGN 45,000 in 2023, up 12% YoY.
  • Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in Nigerian hotels reached NGN 23,500 in 2023.
  • The hospitality industry in Nigeria generated NGN 1.2 trillion in revenue in 2023.
  • Hotel revenue in Lagos alone contributed NGN 450 billion to national totals in 2023.
  • Food and beverage (F&B) revenue in Nigerian hotels reached NGN 380 billion in 2023.

In 2023 Nigeria’s hospitality rebounded to create jobs, grow revenue, and expand hotel capacity nationwide.

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Employment and Workforce26 stats

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Nigeria hospitality employed 450,000 direct workers in 2023, up 8% from 2022.
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Hotels accounted for 65% of hospitality jobs in Nigeria, totaling 292,500 positions in 2023.
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Lagos hospitality sector employed 180,000 people in 2023, 40% of national total.
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Female workforce in Nigerian hospitality reached 52% or 234,000 in 2023.
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F&B staff in hospitality numbered 120,000 across Nigeria in 2023.
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Average hospitality wage in Nigeria was NGN 85,000 monthly in 2023.
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Abuja hotels employed 45,000 workers in 2023, focused on service roles.
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Youth employment (18-35) comprised 68% of hospitality workforce in 2023.
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Hospitality training centers in Nigeria graduated 15,000 students in 2023.
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Managerial positions in Nigerian hotels totaled 12,000 in 2023, 2.7% of staff.
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Unemployment rate in hospitality dropped to 9.2% in Nigeria 2023.
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Port Harcourt hospitality jobs grew 6% to 35,000 in 2023.
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Chefs and kitchen staff numbered 50,000 in Nigerian hospitality in 2023.
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Housekeeping roles accounted for 25% of hotel jobs, or 73,125 positions in 2023.
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Kano hospitality employed 28,000, boosted by Durbar festival staffing.
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Certification rate among hospitality workers was 32% in Nigeria 2023.
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Enugu hotels added 2,500 jobs in 2023 from conference expansions.
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Front desk and concierge staff totaled 40,000 nationwide in 2023.
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Staff turnover in Nigerian hospitality averaged 22% in 2023.
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Oyo State hospitality workforce reached 25,000 in 2023.
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Calabar employed 12,000 seasonal workers for hospitality during 2023 Carnival.
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Digital skills training covered 8,000 hospitality workers in Nigeria 2023.
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Average age of hospitality workers was 29 years in Nigeria 2023.
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Ibadan hospitality jobs totaled 22,000 in 2023, up 5%.
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Security personnel in hotels numbered 35,000 across Nigeria in 2023.
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Hospitality sector created 40,000 new jobs in Nigeria during 2023 recovery.
Interpretation

Employment and Workforce Interpretation

While leading the nation’s economic recovery by creating 40,000 new jobs and proudly tilting its workforce majority female, Nigeria's hospitality industry remains a vibrant, youth-driven engine—albeit one that still grapples with high turnover, modest wages, and a scramble for skilled, certified managers to steward its future growth.

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Hotels and Room Supply30 stats

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As of 2022, Nigeria's hospitality sector included over 1,200 registered hotels, with Lagos State accounting for 45% of the total hotel stock nationwide.
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The total number of hotel rooms in Nigeria reached 52,340 by the end of 2023, marking a 7.2% increase from 2022.
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Five-star hotels in Nigeria numbered 28 in 2023, primarily concentrated in Lagos and Abuja, offering 4,500 luxury rooms.
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Budget hotels and motels in Nigeria expanded to 650 properties in 2022, providing 15,200 affordable rooms across major cities.
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Abuja hosted 320 hotels with 12,450 rooms as of 2023, representing 24% of Nigeria's capital city hospitality inventory.
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Mid-scale hotels in Nigeria totaled 450 outlets in 2023, with an average of 85 rooms per property.
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Lagos State had 1,056 hotel rooms added in 2023, boosting its total room capacity to 22,100.
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Resort hotels along Nigeria's coastal areas numbered 45 in 2022, featuring 3,200 beachfront rooms.
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Branded international hotel chains operated 120 properties in Nigeria by 2023, contributing 18,000 rooms.
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Unclassified guesthouses in Nigeria exceeded 5,000 units in 2023, offering informal accommodation for 25,000 guests nightly.
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Nigeria's hotel room supply grew by 4.8% annually from 2019-2023, reaching 52,340 rooms.
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Port Harcourt had 180 hotels with 7,200 rooms in 2023, driven by oil industry demand.
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Eco-lodges in Nigeria's national parks totaled 35 properties in 2022, with 1,200 nature-themed rooms.
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Upscale hotels (4-5 star) comprised 15% of Nigeria's total room inventory in 2023, totaling 7,851 rooms.
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Kano State featured 150 hotels with 5,500 rooms as of 2023, focusing on business travelers.
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New hotel developments in Nigeria added 2,500 rooms in 2023, with 60% in Lagos and Abuja.
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Serviced apartments in Nigeria reached 250 units in 2022, providing 4,000 extended-stay rooms.
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Historical boutique hotels in Nigeria numbered 42 in 2023, offering 1,800 culturally themed rooms.
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Nigeria's total bed capacity in hotels stood at 98,000 beds in 2023, up 5.1% from prior year.
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Enugu State had 95 hotels with 3,800 rooms in 2023, popular for conferences.
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Luxury villa rentals in Nigeria totaled 120 properties in 2022, accommodating 1,500 guests.
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Hotel chains like Radisson and Marriott added 15 properties in Nigeria from 2020-2023.
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Informal lodging options like short-let apartments numbered over 10,000 in Lagos alone in 2023.
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Nigeria's hospitality room pipeline for 2024 includes 8,200 new rooms under construction.
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Oyo State boasted 110 hotels with 4,200 rooms in 2023, boosted by leisure tourism.
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Conference hotels in Nigeria totaled 200 properties in 2022, with 12,000 meeting rooms.
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Nigeria's hotel supply per 1,000 population was 0.23 rooms in 2023, below African average.
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Calabar had 75 hotels with 2,900 rooms in 2023, festival-driven.
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Independent hotels made up 82% of Nigeria's total properties in 2023.
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Total hotel room growth in secondary cities like Ibadan reached 1,200 rooms added in 2023.
Interpretation

Hotels and Room Supply Interpretation

Nigeria's hospitality sector is learning to walk before it can sprint, with Lagos leading a chaotically charming charge, as evidenced by a flood of new rooms that still leaves us scrambling for a decent bed and dreaming of a beachfront resort we can actually afford.

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Occupancy and Performance26 stats

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In 2023, Nigeria's hotel occupancy rate averaged 52.4% nationwide, with Lagos at 65.2%.
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Average daily rate (ADR) for hotels in Nigeria rose to NGN 45,000 in 2023, up 12% YoY.
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Revenue per available room (RevPAR) in Nigerian hotels reached NGN 23,500 in 2023.
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Abuja hotels achieved 58.7% occupancy in Q4 2023, driven by government events.
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Luxury segment occupancy in Nigeria hit 68% in 2023, highest since 2019.
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Mid-scale hotels in Lagos recorded 62.3% occupancy and NGN 28,000 ADR in 2023.
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Budget hotels nationwide averaged 48.5% occupancy in 2023, with RevPAR at NGN 8,200.
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Post-COVID recovery saw Nigeria hotel occupancy rebound to 52% in 2022 from 35% in 2020.
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Peak season occupancy in Nigerian resorts reached 78% during December 2023 holidays.
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Port Harcourt hotels had 55.2% occupancy in 2023, impacted by oil sector fluctuations.
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Nigeria's overall ADR growth was 15.4% in 2023, led by five-star properties at 22%.
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RevPAR in Enugu hotels averaged NGN 18,400 in 2023, boosted by MICE events.
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Kano hotels reported 47.8% occupancy and NGN 22,000 ADR amid regional tourism push.
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Lagos airport hotels achieved 70.5% occupancy in 2023 due to transit traffic.
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Nigeria hotel occupancy dipped to 42% in Q2 2023 due to rainy season.
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Five-star RevPAR in Nigeria surged 28% YoY to NGN 65,000 in 2023.
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Average length of stay in Nigerian hotels was 2.3 nights in 2023.
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Oyo State resorts hit 65% occupancy during 2023 festivals.
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Calabar hotels peaked at 82% occupancy during Carnival 2023.
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Nigeria's hospitality RevPAR index improved by 18% against African peers in 2023.
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Business hotels in Abuja saw 61% occupancy with NGN 35,000 ADR in 2023.
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Leisure segment occupancy grew 10% to 55% nationwide in 2023.
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Ibadan hotels averaged 50.2% occupancy and NGN 20,500 ADR in 2023.
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Nigeria hotel performance index rose to 112 in 2023 (2019=100).
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Port Harcourt RevPAR increased 9% to NGN 21,000 in 2023.
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National average hotel occupancy for weekends was 58% in 2023.
Interpretation

Occupancy and Performance Interpretation

While luxury travelers and government events are happily propping up Nigeria's hotel sector with strong rates and occupancy, the overall industry narrative remains a cautious tale of two cities—or rather, of premium versus budget—where the rains still fall and the recovery, though real, hasn't quite trickled down evenly to every guest or hotelier.

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Revenue and Financials26 stats

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The hospitality industry in Nigeria generated NGN 1.2 trillion in revenue in 2023.
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Hotel revenue in Lagos alone contributed NGN 450 billion to national totals in 2023.
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Food and beverage (F&B) revenue in Nigerian hotels reached NGN 380 billion in 2023.
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Total tourism receipts including hospitality hit USD 2.1 billion in Nigeria 2022.
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Nigeria's hospitality sector saw 14% revenue growth in 2023 post-recovery.
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Banquet and events revenue in hotels amounted to NGN 150 billion in 2023.
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Abuja hospitality revenue grew 16% to NGN 280 billion in 2023.
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Investment in Nigerian hotels totaled USD 450 million in 2023.
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Profit margins in Nigerian luxury hotels averaged 22% in 2023.
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F&B outlets outside hotels generated NGN 520 billion in 2023.
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Nigeria hospitality contributed 4.2% to national GDP in 2023, valued at NGN 2.8 trillion.
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Room revenue share was 55% of total hotel income in Nigeria 2023.
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Port Harcourt hospitality revenue from oil workers hit NGN 120 billion in 2023.
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Corporate spending on hospitality reached NGN 300 billion in 2023.
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Wedding and social events generated NGN 90 billion for hotels in 2023.
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Kano hotels recorded NGN 85 billion revenue in 2023 from pilgrims.
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Nigeria's hospitality tax revenue to government was NGN 45 billion in 2023.
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Enugu MICE events contributed NGN 60 billion to local revenue in 2023.
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Average hotel GOPPAR (gross operating profit per room) was NGN 15,200 in 2023.
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Leisure tourism spending on accommodation totaled USD 800 million in 2023.
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Oyo State hospitality revenue from Argungu Festival was NGN 25 billion in 2023.
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Calabar Carnival boosted hotel revenues by NGN 40 billion in 2023.
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Nigeria hotel EBITDA margins averaged 28% for branded chains in 2023.
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Ibadan hospitality sector revenue grew 11% to NGN 70 billion in 2023.
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Total ancillary revenue (spa, gym) in hotels was NGN 75 billion in 2023.
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Hospitality industry FDI inflows to Nigeria were USD 320 million in 2023.
Interpretation

Revenue and Financials Interpretation

While Lagos is clearly eating the lion's share of the national cake, the entire Nigerian hospitality industry is proving it's no small chop, serving up a hefty slice of GDP with a side of impressive profits, showing that whether it's a pilgrimage in Kano, a carnival in Calabar, or corporate spending in Abuja, there's serious money to be made when Nigeria gathers, celebrates, or simply needs a place to sleep.
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