At Least, 3,000 Nigerian Jobs were Save After Buying Back Former Subsidiary: Dangote
Africa's richest man is making good his promise to help Nigerian
government in its efforts to sustain development and relief the burden
on the suffering masses as it makes another milestone.
Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) has explained why it bought back
its former subsidiary, Tiger Branded Consumer Goods (TBCG). It said its
action is to prevent the company from dying and also save the job of
over 3,000 Nigerians, reports The Nation.
According to the report, DIL was approached by Tiger Brands to
acquire its 65.7 per cent shares of TBCG Limited. While some
stakeholders have questioned the rationale behind the investment
decision by DIL, sources close to the Dangote Group said the company had
to consider the repurchase of TBCG so as to keep the company as a going
concern, which preserves value for the minority retail shareholders.
The move also secured direct employment for over 3,000 employees.
“Going by every indication, the future of the company was very
doubtful and that was risky for the employees, which are over 3,000
Nigerians apart from others who benefit from the company’s services
through other ancillary services. The return of DIL is therefore, a big
relief and good decision to save the jobs of the staff of TBCG,” a market operator, who declined to be named, said
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