• Intrigues as new UBA boss becomes the darling of bootlickers
Kennedy Uzoka has climbed to the top of the greasy pole; like a Bengali bride, he has become the object of lust and high affection of every element and juggernaut prowling the cutthroat halls of the United Bank of Africa (UBA). Prominent male and female staff of UBA lusting for wealth and perks of high office have re-strategized their blueprint for progress and achieving their heartfelt dreams; as you read, they are milling around Kennedy Uzoka, and singing his praises to high heavens. Everybody wishes to befriend the new UBA director.
Suddenly, Uzoka has become the darling of everyone. The very gentle and reserved dude attracts UBA power blocs to himself as the pollen nectar attracts butterflies. He has become the toast of many favour-seekers and bootlickers who feel their lot would be bettered by patronising the new UBA boss. When he eventually becomes substantive MD/CEO of UBA in July this year, there are speculations that the new UBA boss may find it extremely difficult to separate his true friends from fair-weather friends. Uzoka was appointed as M.D of the bank after the former M.D., Philip Oduoza stepped down, having occupied the post for six years or thereabouts. At a recent function in Lagos, Uzoka had to contend with a mammoth crowd as several dignitaries struggled to collect his phone number or business card. As the case always is in this part of the world, we heard that a committee of friends are already finalising plans to throw a party for the man of the moment. Uzoka just needs to know that such gestures from the so-called ‘well-wishers’ always come with some attendant favours.
