In this edition of Up Close and Personal, we speak with Chike Anikwe, Legal Manager and Assistant Group Company Secretary, Transcorp Plc. Read to find out what you don’t know about him.
1. What Inspires You?
I am inspired by success stories about people who have accomplished similar goals
2. How do you unwind
I unwind by watching movies, hanging out with friends and pillow talking with my better half.
3. Best Book read?
The Holy Bible
4. Best film watched?
The Avengers
5. Favourite football club or any other sport that strikes your fancy?
The Sky Blues (Manchester City)
6. Most embarrassing moment ever experienced?
I have two very profound experiences I would like to share, both happened during my childhood.
The first was at home when I almost lost my left eye from blowing out an oil lantern. I had to spend a whole term in school wearing a patch on my left eye like a pirate. – A-r-r-r!!!
The second one was at my uncle’s house when I was playing with some other kids, I gave chase to a girl, unfortunately, the floor was wet; I slipped, hit my head on the floor and lost consciousness. I ended up in the hospital where I regained consciousness. – phew!
7. Happiest moment ever experienced
My Wedding.
8. What is family to you?
My family is the reason I smile, laugh and cry. They are my happy place, my frustration; they make my heart beat and sometimes break. My family is my everything.
9. Turn on’s?
People: passionate, cheerful and caring people.
Traits: decisiveness and fairness.
10. Turn off’s?
People: lazy, insincere and egocentric people.
Traits: gluttony and avarice.
