Thursday, 18 November 2010

War between Mr Badarou and Mr Handem

Everybody knows that the atmosphere at Engen was bad but very few expected to see a misunderstanding between Mr Bastou Badarou, Director General of Engen and Mr Carlos Handem, in charge of logistics and security of the company.
Everything started in September 2010 when Mr Badarou took the decision to outsource the logistics aspect of the company, a decision that did not please Mr Handem. The problem was that what used to happen before was that Mr Handem would contact lorry drivers of his choice anytime there was a need to supply clients. Mr Badarou was aware of this and also of the fact that Mr Handem used to receive rewards from some of the lorry drivers he awarded contracts to.Then Mr Badarou suddenly decided to give entrust the logistics aspect of the company to Carsilva. Another issue was that Mr Handem was very strict on security measures because some of the vehicles he was supposed to inspect did not fulfil all the requirements. However did Mr Badarou act now? Is it to punish Mr Handem?Or does he wants the benefits just for himself?
Everything is possible. When Mr Handem heard about the decision he had a serious argument with Mr Badarou who threatened to dismiss him. It seems that there is a leadership problem at Engen Guinea Bissau as many of the staff could not understand that somebody who just entered the company could become the Director General and this is something that may destroy Engen from within.

To my readers

I am sorry for not updating the blog more often.I have very busy with the elections in Guinea.I was moved by the warm welcome and the frienship of the people.Their courage and dignity in the face violence were a lesson I will always remember.
I would like to thank Aissatou Barry,Mamadu Bangoura,Alpha Oumar Diallo,Rokiatou Diabaté,Ibrahima Sory Camara,Ousseny Kanté,Abdoulaye Sylla and all the people who contributed to the success of my mission there.I would also like to thank the goverment of the Republic of Guinea-Conakry.