Eusbett Hotel Expands from 18 to 250 Rooms, Diversifies into Agribusiness and Manufacturing

Genevieve Mensah / January 12, 2026

Eusbett Hotel in Sunyani has expanded from an 18-room facility to a 250-room hospitality establishment while diversifying into multiple business ventures, including water production, agribusiness, and automobile services, according to its General Manager, Mr. Robert Mensah. Speaking on the Springboard Hangout with Comfort Ocran, Mr. Robert Mensah said the growth reflects years of deliberate expansion and value-driven leadership since he assumed management more than two decades ago. “I took over when it was an 18-bedroom hotel. Now we have developed to a 250-room hotel,” he said. Mr. Robert Mensah explained that beyond accommodation, the hotel has established several supporting businesses to enhance operations and create additional revenue streams. These include a water production unit, where the company treats water from its own boreholes, with plans to expand to the commercial market after securing Food and Drugs Authority approval. The company has also expanded into yogurt and juice production to support its hospitality services. “Currently we are using only in the hotel, but we have the accreditation to sell outside. Very soon we will be moving outside,” he said. In addition, Eusbett Hotel operates a fuel station under the Goil brand, which he said was recognized as the overall best fuel station in Ghana within its first two years of operation. The hotel has also invested in agriculture, including a cattle ranch and vegetable farms that supply produce such as tomatoes, lettuce, cabbage, and onions for its kitchens. Mr. Robert Mensah added that the company is part of a network of authorized service centres for Toyota Ghana and has emerged as a top performer among the centres over the past five years. Beyond his role at the hotel, Mr. Robert Mensah has also established his own business in cleaning services and construction supplies. He said his cleaning business started with a single bank contract and has since expanded, employing several staff. “At the end of the month, they paid me, and the relationship was good. Over time, the cleaners became my staff, and currently my senior supervisor started as a janitor,” he said. He noted that maintaining transparency with his employer has been key to balancing his corporate role and personal business interests. “One is full disclosure. I made my CEO aware of everything that I’m doing. The second is not to do anything that competes with what I am originally employed for,” he explained. He encouraged young people to cultivate mentorship and develop an entrepreneurial mindset while maintaining integrity in their professional lives. “Seek for mentors and build the intrapreneurship attitude in you. You can work for somebody and build something around you but declare it to your CEO and ensure that you do not compete with your organization,” he advised. About Springboard HangoutSpringboard Hangout is a funducative, youth-centered show hosted by Comfort Ocran. It features inspiring stories, practical skills, and real-life experiences to educate, entertain, and equip the next generation. Springboard Road Show Foundation Marketing and Communications Genevieve Mensah

“The Sea Is the Final Receiver of Our Waste,” Says Buz Stop Boys

2025 MTN Heroes of Change Sustainability and Transformation Award winners, Buz Stop Boys, are urging Ghanaians to rethink how waste is managed in communities, revealing that the ocean often ends up carrying the consequences of poor sanitation habits. Speaking on Springboard, Your Virtual University, with Rev. Albert Ocran, founder of the group, Mr. Heneba Kwadwo Sarfo, explained that most of the waste seen at the country’s shores doesn’t come from the beach itself, but from the poor environmental sanitation habits. “Each time I visited the seaside, I saw the same pattern,” he said. “Much of the waste in the ocean comes from outside. The sea ends up receiving what is poorly handled elsewhere.” According to Mr. Kwadwo Sarfo, Buz Stop Boys was founded two years ago and started as a simple idea to clean neglected public spaces like bus stops and inspire mindset change on cleanliness and environmental care. “When I heard the idea, I didn’t think it was crazy. I saw something meaningful, an opportunity to make a difference and also shift how people think about sanitation,” committed member, Mr. James Sarfo, added. The group, which began as a two-man effort, has grown into a nationally recognized campaign for cleaner cities and responsible waste management. Beyond physical clean-ups, the Buz Stop Boys use social media to tell compelling stories that draw attention to sanitation and sustainability issues. “Social media is a powerful tool,” Mr. Kwadwo Sarfo noted. “Instead of only using it for trends, we decided to use it to show people what’s possible, to make cleanliness visible, and to spark a mindset shift.” The team added that public perception is shifting. “People would pass by, smile, and bless us, but few would stop to help.” “We understood that most impactful work doesn’t get much attention at first, and we kept going.” Mr. Heneba Kwadwo Sarfo added that, “It’s about reminding Ghanaians that we all have a part to play in protecting our environment for future generations.” The conversation was part of the Changing Narratives series on Springboard, Your Virtual University, which profiles Ghanaians leading transformational change in various fields. About Springboard, Your Virtual University Springboard, Your Virtual University is a weekly motivational and personal development broadcast hosted by Rev. Albert Ocran. It airs every Sunday at 7 PM online and on Joy FM and at 9 PM on Joy News TV. The ongoing Changing Narratives series highlights Ghanaians reshaping the national story through innovation, leadership, and impact. By Faustina Yeboah