Grand Towers
30th April 2014
Volume 1, Issue 1
Welcome to the first edition of our newsletter, HYSTYLE, keeping you updated on developments within Grand Towers Group of companies and providing insight into trends in our key markets. The Newsletter aims to provide an opportunity for sharing our stories and views straight from the desks of Executives within the Grand Towers Group. This edition will highlight the progress on Callphone Ltd, A subsidiary of the group with initial targets in the Payment Terminal Service distribution market.
INTRODUCING CALLPHONE NIGERIA An exciting IT service platform is coming to the market via Callphone Ltd. Through The strong partnerships of Callphone —lead by the Managing Director, Mr. Elias Eze and Grand Towers Holding South Africa, guided by the recently appointed Managing Director, Mr Udo Botha, we expect to bring you updated progress of the Company
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The Grand Towers Hotel, Ado-Ekiti, a 42 room Hotel was contracted to Moka Construction Ltd. Under the terms of the agreements, Moka construction will complete the Hotel by December 2014. The Hotel will be managed by Willemsen Hospitality who will be consulting with the Architects of the progect, Genoou concepts. Grand Towers expects that the team will provide an end result that will solidify the current positioning of 5 star service and facilities. Since the assignment take off, there have been considerable progress as the project enters its third (3rd) month. "hardcore laying"
will be
going by the programme of works an anticipated level of
achieved despite current activities centred around excavating
column pits as well as blinding and casting footings, all being done concurrently. The Project Managers anticipate level of "hardcore laying� within the coming weeks. Check out site progress pictures on page 2.
TGIF @ Grand Towers
Pictures taken during presentations in April , 2014
Photos of Interest:
Site/Building snapshots from Grand Towers Hotel, Ado –Ekiti, Ekiti State
Site managed by the Managing Director, Moka Construction Ltd Mr. Ian Brown
INTRODUCING CALLPHONE NIGERIA— Continued from cover page In a bid to reform and transform Nigeria's retail payment system, to shift from cash transaction through to electronic channels, the Central Bank of Nigeria commenced with a National rollout of Point of Sale (POS) systems and Payment Terminal Servers. This vision commenced by licensing 6 Payment Terminal Service Providers (PTSP). Consequently, Grand Towers was accredited to be a provider of these POS services. As a PTSP license holder, Grand Towers integrated strategy was to provide dedicated front end technical service solutions to the Market. After thorough research, having established and identified the opportunities and challenges in the market, Callphone Ltd was incorporated. The company will kick start their objectives by presenting their multiple e-payment/mobile payment solutions to the Nigeria market. These services will be rendered using the best and robust IT solutions and equipments that are efficient, cost effective and user friendly. In collaboration with NIBSS and select commercial banks, Callphone expects to provide support and maintenance services to merchants using POS terminals devices to receive payments from customers/consumers for services rendered. All parties are confident about the intended roll out. The systems are market ready and despite challenges that may occur due to reported poor data signals is some area, customers/consumers can be assured of dedicated technical, administrative & training support & maintenance service.
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TGIF Presentation Highlights: By Mr. Samuel Oboh—CFO on 4th As part of strengthening our Corporate Culture, Grand Towers introduced TGIF workshops at the Head office in Maitama, Abuja. The informal setting was an opportunity for staff to meet, discuss, share & ultimately build on knowledge within and outside their arrears of expertise. In his presentation to the team, the newly appointed Chief Finance Officer, Mr Sam Oboh took on the concept of “Team Work, Team Spirit and Team Building”. He stated that his choice of topic was necessitated by his understanding that as a unit, Workers needed to be aware of and appreciate the essence of the working together; and also that Management had to realize this importance and the significant role in building up a team in the workplace. Below are excerpts from the CFOs presentation.
Team Spirit is the attitude found amongst employees in the workplace, whereby the employees are eager to come together to operate because it is a place where they can thrive professionally and enjoy the company of co-workers. The Team Leader or Manager always works to form employees into a team. The manager’s action can create team spirit within the work place and make his/her department more effective and productive. Whilst a stick of broom on its own cannot sweep clean and can easily be broken, a bunch sweeps clean and cannot easily be broken; there is synergy-effect in a team. To build a team, points such as, sharing a mission in common, agreeing upon the values of the team or work unit, providing your team members with the resources they need to accomplish their goals and managing conflict effectively, works towards ensuring a productive job environment. In addition, cultivating team spirit in the workplace provides an opportunity to make lifelong learning opportunities available to team member’s where all are equally accountable for fulfilling their tasks
TGIF @ Grand Towers
Presentations snapshots from April , pictured above Mr. Samuel Oboh, CFO
Noteworthy Grand Towers Event Pictures
Presentations During signing ceremonies held in April
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NEWS RELEASE : GRAND TOWERS HOTEL CELEBRATES FIRST ANNIVERSARY
Grand Towers Plc GRAND TOWERS PLC 4 SANKURU CLOSE OFF RIMA STREET Mobile: +234 (0) 9030837373 Phone: +234 (0) 97830272 E-mail: Newsletter@grand-towers.com
Grand Towers Hotel opened to guests on the 9th of April 2014 and celebrated this milestone with unique TGIF cocktails and canapés at the Grandview banquet hall. “The first year has been inspiring, as we have dealt challenges head on, and achieved exciting milestones in terms of business, hotel position and service standards” said the Chairman, Nze Chidi Duru. Opening a new hotel is always challenging, but what has been achieved in 12 months is extremely satisfying and foretells better results ahead. Credit must be given to the whole team involved, to our business partners who have been instrumental in this success, and to the owning company for investing in the property, as well as to our guests who have visited”,- said
Editor –In –Chief Stanley Duru
MD, Sander Willemsen of Willemsen Hospitality, Managers of the Hotel. Designed for stylish living, the 31-room Grand Towers Hotel was painstakingly fitted and decorated to deliver a stylish, restful stay. All guests have free access to wifi, and the rooms are equipped with LCD flat screens with a broad range of international selection of TV channels. Innovative design elements are featured in all aspects of the room inclusive of specific dedicated flexible workspaces. Guests staying on the Executive Floor have access to an
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exclusive dining lounge amongst a host of other benefits. In addition, the hotel is located close to some of Abuja’s challenging climbing spots, and guests can request for information pertaining to organised tours of Abuja’s tourism highlights.
“LIVE LIFE, AND DON’T LET LIFE LIVE YOU” In today’s fast-paced, newsfeed-driven world, remembering to take time to live in the moment is one of life’s greatest challenges. Living is easy, but truly enjoying and appreciating life’s most memorable moments takes a conscious effort. When was the last time you really appreciated the weather, How often do you really savor a drink while in the company of good friends? Next time you’re enjoying a moment, no matter how small, take a moment to remember that it’s a gift. Whilst enjoying the essence of living in the moment, you are open to experiencing a key to true happiness. Find Simplicity - Be Thankful - Don’t Let Your Thoughts or the Thoughts of Others Take Control . General Manager Grand Towers Hotel, Abuja Email: gm@grandtowershotel.com Mobile: +234(0)806-636-6557 Tel: +234(0)97830946 Plot 1139 | Cadastral Zone | B07 | Next to Katampe Hill ( Home of Aso Radio)| Katampe District | Abuja
Pictures from the event held on 11th April 2014