Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong Recounts Building 5-Bedroom House Before Age 30
- Ghanaian business mogul Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong shared that he completed his first residential building before he turned 30 years old
- The billionaire revealed that the property was a story building containing five bedrooms, which he built for his personal use
- He noted that at the time of the construction, he had not yet officially ventured into the real estate industry, where he now owns several companies
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The founder of Special Group of Companies, Dr Ernest Ofori Sarpong, has inspired many after a video of him discussing his early beginnings resurfaced online.
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In an old interview granted to JoyNews TV, the business mogul detailed how he achieved significant success in his youth.
Dr Ofori Sarpong explained that he managed to build a five-bedroom story building for himself when he was still under the age of 30.
He clarified that this achievement happened before he started his formal business in the real estate sector.
The billionaire, who is known for his calm and down-to-earth nature, recently made headlines across Ghana following his star-studded 60th birthday celebration.
The video has prompted a discussion among young Ghanaians regarding the "code" to achieving such wealth at a young age.
While some viewed his story as a motivation to keep pushing, others pointed to the importance of family support in building a legacy.
Dr Ofori Sarpong remains one of Ghana's most influential figures, with interests in water production, investments, and luxury homes.
Watch the X interview below.
Netizens react to Dr Ofori Sarpong's life story
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions to the billionaire's early success below:
@ongvd_ said:
"You’re not a broke young man, you just didn’t have daddy’s or family money and is building from the ground up. Keep pushing, your time is coming."
@kofi_1982 wrote:
"When you have a rich family and a supporting family. You can achieve anything. We didn’t have. We aren’t useless."
@italy_kuffour reacted:
"Eii, Awurade kasa wate na woma rebrɛ."
@breezytwyams12 added:
"29years me reading this tweet with no kobo in my account."
@Amg_Baw commented:
"From what job, Papa Ernest, please don’t leave that side... give us the code."
@barimayawpoku stated:
"Make money, whatever means necessary, stay humble and hidden... Don’t rush ahead of time."
Source: YEN.com.gh
