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A memorable experience awaits you at Royal Richester
Hotel
Audrey Micah
Accra, June 7, Ghanadot -
Strong will, determination and perseverance have
been the hallmarks of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ofori as
they pursued their dream to build in Ghana one of
the most exquisite hotels to be found in West
Africa.
Richard and Ester Ofori are the owners of the ROYAL
RICHESTER HOTEL, as the name should reflect.
The hotel is located in East Legon, Accra,
Ghana. |
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Richard & Ester Ofori |
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After departing Ghana to live in the United States
of America for the past 40 years, the couple finally
came back home to settle. What they brought back was
the dream to own a hotel.
For the couple, the creation of the hotel
has also been a way of contributing to the
socio-economic development of mother Ghana. The
magnificent edifice that they have built has created
employment for many Ghanaians.
Mr. Ofori is a trained pharmacist while
Mrs. Ofori is an experienced business
administrator. |
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Before coming to Ghana, the couple owned a
retail business in the United States that
manufactured and sold jewelries, and dealt
extensively in the import and export side of the
business as well. |
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Accommodation,
amenities and services at exceptional standards |
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Boston-style townhomes designed
for hassle-free residential living |
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The inspiration to build the hotel came some seven
years ago. Today, the Royal Richerster Hotel stands
ready to receive guests.
According to Mr. Ofori, building the
hotel was not an easy chore. The plan to build came with
many challenges, especially since the initial funding
was from their pockets and from their other enterprises
in the States.
"We almost gave up," said Mr. Ofori. "We
got to a stage where funds were short. But
friends told us to go to the banks for completion
loan."Finally, we approached HFC. They came to
inspect and decided to help. So here we are. |
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"Now, we feel so fulfilled for having stuck it out.
Friends have been coming to congratulate us since
the building was completed . Some confessed
that they didn't think we could accomplish this
task."
Mrs. Ofori, equally elated by the accomplishment of
the task, provided a moral lesson. She pointed
to the need for women to be supportive of whatever
venture their spouses are involved in.
She
said "to see your husband reaching heights
in his business is your accomplishment."
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Luxurious rental
townhomes, apartments and suits provide comfortable
home for guests |
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Mrs
Ester
Ofori says foreigners will bring employment
but they will take their profits out unlike
citizen investors |
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Mrs Ofori said the creation of business is
mutually beneficial for the investor as well
as the government. She suggested that
government should create a ministry where
people coming from overseas for investment
can go and be assisted.
"We also need incentives, foreigners come
here and they are given incentives to be able to
stay and do business here, but then we must realize that after given all
the incentives, yes, they will employ Ghanaians but
most of their profits will go outside Ghana. But
then those of us who have lived overseas and are
coming home to stay, we also need some incentives in
that area. |
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This will make us tell our friends
who also have the capital to come home and invest in
Ghana." |
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Royal Richester
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She complained about the exorbitant
import duties levied on people importing goods to
the country and asked the government to help, adding
that the system here kills the proft incentive.
Mr. Ofori in conclusion said if he
had the power to change anything in Ghanaians, it
would be to put more emphasis on hard work and self
motivation. He said though Ghanaians are hospitable,
they must do more if they want to progress.
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Royal Richester
workers |
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In the near future, the couple would
want to create more Royal Richester Hotels all over
Ghana.
The couple is blessed with three
beautiful children, Dennis, Belinda and Randy Ofori
who are living and working in the United States.
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Hotel Features
The Richerster offers both hotel and
townhome accommodations.
The hotel has a penthouse and the
townhomes offer 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, spacious
living room area, modern open-plan appliance-fitted
kitchen, guest washroom, formal dinning area,
basement garage with combined laundry and storage
space and a backyard for relaxation and
entertainment.
All are fully furnished, with
internet, as well as terrestrial satellite and
pay-per-view television. A telephone and intercom
system, independent air conditioning, water storage,
prepaid utility system and more.
Contact info: Tel:
011-233-520784/5 Email: rofori@royalricherster.com |
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A memorable experience awaits you
at Royal Richester Hotel
Personality, June 7, Ghanadot - Strong will,
determination and perseverance have been the hallmarks
of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Ofori as they pursued their
dream to build in Ghana one of the most exquisite hotels
to be found in West Africa......More
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Accra, June 7, Ghanadot - The Black Stars of Ghana yesterday taught
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of the Black Stars did not play, they were able to beat the
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Sports Minister asked to go on
leave
Accra, June 7, Ghanadot - The President of Ghana,
President John Evans Atta Mills has asked Youth and
Sports Minister Alhaji Mohammed Muntaka Mubarak to
proceed on leave pending the outcome of investigations
into allegations of.....More |
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