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Potreck takes over new GM of Transcorp Hilton Abuja
Potreck takes over new GM of Transcorp Hilton Abuja
By: Michael Mike
Jorg Potreck has been appointed as the new General Manager of Transcorp Hilton Abuja. He replaces the outgone, Mr. Burlent Tarlan, after successfully completing his tenure.
He brings on board an impressive hospitality background spanning over four decades, 20 of those as General Manager in various locations including Germany, United Kingdom, Austria, South Africa, and Egypt. He returns to Hilton following his recent General Manager role at the Johari Rotana in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania.
Potreck started his career as a Management Trainee in Germany in 1982 and progressed through the ranks before his first General Manager position at the Westin Leipzig, Germany 2004. His previous positions include Cluster General Manager at Hilton Hurghada Plaza and Hilton Alexandria Corniche in Egypt, as well as Cluster General Manager at the Hilton Cologne and Hilton Bonn in Germany.
In his new role as the General Manager of Transcorp Hilton Abuja, he will lead a dynamic team of over 1,800 Team Members, managing all aspects of the hotel’s operational and commercial functions to drive guest satisfaction.
Commenting on Potreck’s appointment, Andreas Lackner, Vice President, Operations, Africa & Indian Ocean, Hilton, said: “We are excited to welcome Jorg back to the Hilton family. With an impressive hospitality background, Jorg is a seasoned hotelier who brings onboard a wealth of experience to lead one of our flagship properties on the continent. I am confident that Jorg will help us deliver purposeful service and meaningful experiences to our guests and Team Members alike.”
Speaking on his appointment as the new General Manager, Transcorp Hilton Abuja Potreck said: “I am thrilled to return to Hilton to lead the incredible team at Transcorp Hilton Abuja. Since the hotel begun operations in 1987, nearly three decades ago, it has remained a national treasure and landmark hotel, for business and leisure travellers alike – setting the benchmark for hospitality standards in Nigeria. I also look forward to developing local talent by creating personalised learning experiences and partnerships that helps the team actualise their career goals.”
Located in Nigeria’s capital and commercial district, Transcorp Hilton Abuja features 667 tastefully finished rooms and suites, seven restaurant and bars, and extensive leisure and recreational facilities, including an outdoor pool, a gym, and a shopping arcade. It also features a 24-hour Executive Lounge and 20 multi-purpose meeting rooms, including a Congress Centre that can accommodate up to 1,200 people. The property is owned by Transcorp Hotels Plc. and is managed by Hilton as part of its Hilton Hotels & Resorts brand.
For over a century, Hilton Hotels & Resorts has set the benchmark for hospitality around the world, providing new product innovations and services to meet guests’ evolving needs. With more than 600 hotels across six continents, Hilton Hotels & Resorts properties are located in the world’s most sought-after destinations for guests who know that where they stay matters.
Potreck takes over new GM of Transcorp Hilton Abuja
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Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
By: Zagazola Makama
Three persons were arrested following a foiled armed robbery along the Bauchi–Gombe Federal Highway in Kirfi Local Government Area of Bauchi State on Jan. 26.
Sources said the incident occurred at about 12:16 a.m. when armed robbers blocked the road near Kalajanga Hamlet via Bara Village.
Officers on routine patrol responded promptly, engaging the hoodlums and forcing them to abandon their operation and flee into the surrounding bush.
The trail of the robbers led authorities to the house of one Nasiru Ibrahim of Saddiya Hamlet, where two of his children, Isya Nasiru, 20, and Umar Nasiru, 18, were also arrested in connection with the case.
Recovered items included two sticks, a touch light, three bags, a local bullet-proof shirt, face masks, two pairs of shoes, an Oppo android phone, and several local charms.
Sources say Investigations are ongoing.
Armed robbery foiled by Bauchi Police, three suspects arrested in Bauchi
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Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
By: Zagazola Makama
Four people were killed and fifteen others injured in a lone motor accident involving a Glynlyon truck along the Ibadan–Oyo Expressway on Jan. 26.
Sources said the truck, with registration number LSD 221 YM, was coming from Kebbi State to Ogun State, carrying rocky stones as well as 23 passengers seated on the stones at the back of the vehicle.
The driver, identified as Muhammed Jibril of Adamawa State, reportedly lost control of the vehicle after hitting a pothole in the Fiditi area, causing the truck to overturn.
The heavy stones reportedly fell on the passengers, killing four instantly, while fifteen others sustained varying degrees of injuries.
The injured were rushed to General Hospital Oyo for treatment, and the bodies of the deceased were evacuated to the hospital mortuary for preservation and autopsy.
Four killed, 15 injured in lone motor accident on Ibadan–Oyo Expressway
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Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
By: Zagazola Makama
Suspected armed bandits on Jan. 25 abducted six people at gunpoint in Tauji village, Kanoma District of Maru Local Government Area, Zamfara State, while the victims were observing Isha’i prayers.
Sources said one of the victims has been identified as Yahuza Mikailu, 40, while the identities of the remaining five are yet to be confirmed.
The abductors reportedly took the victims to an unknown location.
Efforts are ongoing by security operatives to track the bandits, rescue the victims, and apprehend the perpetrators.
Six people abducted by armed bandits in Maru, Zamfara State
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