Kohima, September 6 (MExN): The Department of Agriculture Kohima organized a farewell programme in honour of retired Director, D. Suokhrie held at conference hall, Directorate of Agriculture on September 2. The chairperson Rongseninla, Director of Agriculture congratulated the retired director for successfully completing 35 years of continuous service in the Department and lauded him for his valuable contribution towards the Department.
Helie Rupreo Addl. Director Agriculture while delivering his farewell speech on behalf of the Department stated that completing 35 years in service and having served in various capacities in the Department and reaching the pinnacle in good and sound health is an achievement. His service rendered with technical expertise and the legacy left behind will always be remembered. He wished him and his family a very happy retired life.
Short speeches on behalf of the outpost establishments Peter Yanthan, DAO Wokha followed by the ATMA represented by G.Ikuto Zhimomi JDA, NSAMB and KVK’s were also delivered by their respective officers. Avonuo Suokhrie the eldest child of the retired Director of Agriculture also spoke on behalf of the family.
Voluntary speeches were delivered by Imtitemjen Addl. DA, Medovilie Ladu SMS(Jr), Er.Achakbou Newmai Sr.Agri. Engineer and Vizonyu DAO Kohima. Special farewell song was presented by DAO, Kohima & Staff and Kiyevi Sumi, DAO Longleng.
Retired Director D.Suokhrie in his farewell speech expressed great happiness and thanked the Almighty God and the Department for giving their fullest support and cooperation through out his entire 35 years of service without any hindrance and difficulties. He also mentioned that he had many good memories during his service career which will never fade away. “Let this friendship & confidence remain in all of us so as to deliver good a message to the people in the State of Nagaland and in the days to come”.
Lastly, the retired Director expressed that he has no regret whatsoever. Instead, he thanked God for giving him the privilege to serve in Agriculture Department and that he is fully satisfied with the officers and staffs. He also stated that “Agriculture is a good family” having good relations and maximum cooperation with each other. His last request to all officers & staffs, is-Let the legacy be carried forward” as the burning light to be passed over to the younger generation in the Department.
The programme was concluded with mass spoken prayer and benediction was pronounced by the Asstt. Pastor NCRC, Kenuozou, Kohima followed by launch.
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