Mr. Fidelis Anosike, the lucky investor, who bought the Daily Times Plc conglomerate during the privatization programme of the government during former President Olusegun Obasanjo’s administration spoke with a select journalists in Abuja recently on why he marking the 91 years anniversary of Daily Times with a big award, which he tagged Times Heroes Awards. Your newspaper will be 91 this week, what is the motive behind the celebration? It is not a motive; it is an inspiration. Ninety-one years of Daily Times creates a platform for us to inspire…
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Had AMCON Not Intervened In Arik, Airline Would’ve Died – Capt. Ilegbodu
Two months after Captain Roy Ilegbodu assumed office as the Chief Executive Officer of embattled Arik Airlines he spoke to a select group of news and business journalists about all the efforts his team is making to reposition the ailing airline. Ilegbodu also spoke about the role of Asset Management Corporation of Nigeria (AMCON) led by Mr. Ahmed Kuru and the plethora of challenges facing the aviation sector in the country. Can we have an overview of what you have done since you took over the management of Arik Air?…
Read MoreIt Is Challenging Leading AMCON At A Time Like This – Kuru
What can you tell us are the efforts you have made so far in the recovery process of bad loans? Recovery is a technical word that describes you getting something back. In that context, it is not an easy thing particularly in an economy that is a bit challenged like our own economy. Having said that, I am not going to pretend about the assignment at AMCON. Therefore I will tell you straightaway that since we came on board, it has been difficult and challenging for us. Number one, this…
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