A grand opening of The Royal Shekinah City was held at Hlevi near Sogakope in the Volta Region along the Accra- Aflao Highway on Friday, 19th January, 2024. Present at the function were the chiefs, a section of the clergy of The Church of Pentecost including a host of retired ministers and wives, the DCE of South Tongu, the Deputy Minister of Tourism Arts and Culture, some security agencies, and well-wishers.
The magnificent Royal Shekinah City which is a Highway Rest Stop has amenities such as accommodation, restaurant, a 400-seater conference centre, cinema theatre, games centre, swimming pool, washrooms and shower rooms. The others are bar, boutique, unisex salon and spa.
Mr Maxwell Afetsi Amekpor who is the CEO, Shekinah Glory Hotel, Sogakope, said that the Royal Shekinah City and Hotel is a dream he had many years ago and was grateful to God for its opening. The rest stop facility is open to all and sundry. All tourists, organisations, families, all who love entertainment are highly welcomed to The Royal Shekinah City.
Giving the Word of Exhortation, Apostle Dr Dieudonne Nuekpe who stood in for the Chairman of The Church of Pentecost spoke to the topic, “Hospitality As Missions”.
People know their priority in life and their focus is to honour God. God adds riches, honour, and long life. Serving God and proclaiming Him must be our priority.
Your priority in life determines the height God raises you.” Apostle Dr Nuekpe explained that, “showing hospitality is biblical. Hospitality is a tool for missions. May we make Christ known to the world.” He added that Lot, Manuel, Abraham were hospitable.
The District Chief Executive of South Tongu, Hon. Seth Kwasi Agbi extended the compliments of the Volta Regional Minister, Dr Archibald Letsa. Addressing the audience, he commended the CEO, Mr Amekpor. He said that, “expectation brings manifestation. This is not the end. It pays to work hard.”
Adding his voice, the Deputy Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Hon. Mark Okraku-Mantey advised the staff to have team spirit, good maintenance culture and customer maintenance.
“Until you finish serving, God will not make you a master.”, he added.
He also asked for employee motivation from the management. He also emphasized the government’s readiness to partner with the private sector for the total development of Ghana.
The Chief of Hlevi expressed that, “humility is total submission to God and God grants the humble favours including riches and long life. He used the opportunity to thank the chiefs and landowners. He also thanked all who came to their aid during the flooding crisis of 2023.
Some deserving staff were honoured and given awards.
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