Comm & Secy, RD, Neposo Theluo along with officers and retiring official during the farewell programme on April 3.
Kohima, April 3 (MExN): The department of Rural Development organized a farewell programme in respect of outgoing Additional Director, K Niebou Sekhose, Additional Director, Neizovonuo Neikha, Registrar, Kikrulhounuo Solo and head driver, Longkham Khiamniungan on April 3 at RD Conference Hall, directorate of Rural Development.
Speaking on the occasion, Commissioner & Secretary, RD, Neposo Theluo congratulated the outgoing officials for having served the department for 35 years and that their contributions and good deeds to the department will be forever cherished and remembered. Reflecting on the acute shortage of officers in the days to come, he also challenged the junior officers to be mentally prepared to take over the responsibilities of the department.
Director, RD, Azenuo Pienyu also congratulated and wished the retirees good success as they venture in their new phase of life. Maintaining that the department is losing four most important pillars of RD, she further acknowledged the valuable services rendered by each of them in their own capacity.
Short speeches were also delivered by Toshimongla Kichu, PD, on behalf of PDs and BDOs, Kupto Achumi on behalf of NRDSA, Ayula Longchar on behalf of Establishment branch and Masa, on behalf of grade IV staffs. The retiring officials in return thanked the officers and staffs of RD for the befitting farewell accorded to them and further extended their co-operation in the days to come.
The occasion was marked by specials songs, presentation and dinner in honour of the outgoing officials.
The programme was chaired by addl. director, RD, K Shekiho Phuleshe while vote of thanks was proposed by joint director, RD, Dukhrulu Lohe.
