Daniel Anyetei retires after four decades of service to New Times Corporation

Perfect gentleman, Uncle Dan

 It was a moment of mixed feelings for staff of the New Times Corporation (NTC), publishers of the Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers on Wednesday as they held a send-off for one of the oldest staff, Mr. Daniel Anyetei as he proceeds on retirement.

It marked an end to over 40 years of dedicated service to the Corporation.

Affectionately called Uncle Dan, Mr Anyetei who headed the Design Department prior to his re­tirement, joined the Corporation on December 2, 1980.

At the send-off ceremony organised by the Design Section, Management of NTC praised Uncle Dan for his outstanding service over the years.

The Managing Director (MD) of NTC, Mr Martin Kwaku Adu-Owusu described Uncle Dan as a per­fect gentleman who has left a huge vacuum in his department and the Corporation as a whole.

“We would miss such a great personality who was dedicated to the progress of the Corporation. He led by example and the young ones must learn from him,” he stated.

On his part, the Editor of the Ghanaian Times, Mr David Agbenu said he was sad that Uncle Dan was leaving since there was no one to replace him for his level of commitment and dedication to duty.

“He was always punctual and never complained when given an assignment even when it is late. He was always ready to serve,” he stated.

The Acting Editor of The Spectator, Mrs Georgina Naa-Maku Quaittoo also described Uncle Dan as a gentleman who always dressed very well aside performing his duties with a high degree of devo­tion.

In his remarks, Uncle Dan said leaving the Corpo­ration at this period was difficult having had very good and bad times within the period.

He narrated how they navigated from the manu­al days of designing to the generation of comput­ers and the period of very smart machines.

He urged Management and Staff to continue working hard to position NTC as a very formidable organisation.

“I wish everyone the best and pray for God’s protection and Grace over the Corporation. It is not easy to say goodbye but we must all move on at some point,” he added.

 By Michael D. Abayateye