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New Times Corporation MD bids farewell, hands over to IMC
The Managing Director of the New Times Corporation (NTC), Mr Martin Adu Owusu, has officially proceeded on leave prior to early retirement.
Having served the Corporation for 29 years, Mr Owusu’s decision was precipitated on health grounds.
The Board Chairman of the NTC, Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, made the announcement on Monday during a staff durbar.
In his absence, an Interim Management Committee (IMC) has been set up to be chaired by a board member, Mr Kwesi Adjei Kersi, and supported by Dr Charity Binka, also a board member.
Representing management on the committee are the editors of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator newspapers, Alhaji Abdul-Rahaman, and Mrs Georgina Naa-Maku Quaittoo.
They are joined by the Human Resource and Administrative Manager, Mrs Agnes Nketia.
Their mandate is to oversee the day-to-day running of the Corporation until the NMC appoints a substantive Managing Director.
Professor Kwansah-Aidoo commended Mr Owusu for his 29 years of service, describing his contribution as invaluable to the growth of the Corporation.
Mr Adu Owusu, in an emotional farewell, thanked the staff for the support he has enjoyed and asked them to work hard to improve the fortunes of the corporation.
Following the announcement, Mr Adu Owusu officially handed over the administration and operation of the NTC to the IMC at a brief ceremony on Wednesday.
The Chairman of the IMC, Mr Kwesi Adjei Kersi, called for unity and cooperation among the staff and members of the committee, insisting that “unity and cooperation are crucial ingredients needed for the survival and progress of the Corporation.”
Mr Kersi urged staff to work in close cooperation with the committee to overcome the challenges facing the NTC.
He stressed that without unity and teamwork, the organisation would falter.
Mr Kersi noted that the committee’s immediate focus would be to stabilise the company, strengthen accountability, and chart a path toward growth.
Present at the ceremony were the Board Chairman, Professor Kwamena Kwansah-Aidoo, the outgoing Managing Director, Mr Martin Adu-Owusu, the Editors of The Ghanaian Times and The Spectator Alhaji Salifu Abdul-Rahman and Mrs Georgina Naa-Maku Quaittoo respectively, and the Human Resource and Administrative Manager, Mrs Agnes Nketia.
By Linda Abrefi Wadie & Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
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