Longleng, March 6 (MExN): The Department of Agriculture held a farewell programme in honour of retiring District Agriculture Officer (Jt. Director) Longleng, G. Kiyevi Ayemi on February 28 at DAO Conference Hall, Longleng.
In his farewell speech, G. Kiyevi Ayemi thanked God for giving him an opportunity to serve the people through the Department. He thanked senior officers and staffs of the Department for cooperation rendered to him during his term of service.
Helie Rupre-o, Director of Agriculture in his speech lauded the retiring officer for serving the Department for 34 years. He said the retiring officer was best known as an artist for his singing talent within the Department and will be greatly missed. Denngan Avenoho Phom, NCS, Deputy Commissioner Longleng also spoke and lauded the retiring officer for his good works in the District within a short period.
Others who spoke in the programme included Sosangmar, Jt DA and. Nosezole Seleyi, Jt DA on behalf of Directorate Officers Kohima. Shoang, A.O on behalf of the staffs, Y.B. Angam, PI spoke on behalf of District public organisation.
The programme was attended by SP Longleng Raguramarajan IPS, commandant 44/AR LT.Col. Sen Gupta, Er. Achakbou Newmai SE (Agri), Johnson S.O., Ang Phom, APMC Chairman, HoD from other Departments and public leaders.
The programme was chaired by A.I, Bongkam. Welcome speech was delivered by Imti Tzudir, DDA, Thenlom AFA presented a farewell song. The retiring Officer Keyevi also presented two farewell songs.
The programme was ended with a special prayer for retiring officer and his family by Rev. H. Beau, pastor LTBC.