Ramchand Udharam Mohinani, the Founder and Chairman of leading third generation family-owned business, Mohinani Group, has passed away in Accra, Ghana.
According to statement released by the family, the unfortunate incident occurred in the early hours of Saturday, after a brief illness. He was 87 years old.
The statement recalled that the highly regarded industrialist was awarded an honorary degree from the University of Ghana in 2016 for his achievements in industry.
The University’s decision to honour Mr. Mohinani is said, was in recognition of his hard work in establishing and managing several successful businesses, as well as for his contribution to the economy of the country.
The late Ram Mohinani came to Accra from India as teenager and, after over a decade of working for various companies in Accra, started what was to become the Mohinani Group with a single factory in 1966.
His business acumen has been described by family, friends, former and current employees and business associates as legendary.
He was a mentor, a visionary and an inspiration to many people in the Ghanaian business community and abroad.
Ram as he was known, was a religious man who also believed strongly in social service and contributed generously to various organisations in the health and educational sectors in Ghana.
The late Ram Mohinani’s legacy the statement said would be carried forward by his beloved wife Sheela, his 3 sons and daughters-in-law and seven grandchildren.
