The Ministry of Regional Development in Nigeria recently held a retirement ceremony to honor 24 retiring staff members. The Permanent Secretary of the Ministry, Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe, commended the retirees for their dedication, commitment, and contributions to national development. The ceremony was attended by various stakeholders and was reported by The Authority newspaper on Wednesday. The Ministry expressed its appreciation for the retirees' years of service.
Dr. Ogbe acknowledged the challenges associated with transitioning from active service to retirement and encouraged the retirees to utilize the welfare packages and severance benefits available to them. She emphasized the importance of their continued contributions to society, urging them to share their knowledge, experience, and perspectives in ways that could benefit the Ministry and the country. The retirees have served in various capacities, including policy implementation and mentoring younger officers.
The Director of Human Resources Management, Mrs. Tabitha Dagyol, welcomed the retirees and commended them for their loyalty, integrity, and commitment to national service. She noted that some of the retirees had served for over three decades, contributing significantly to the Ministry's evolution from its formative stage as the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to its present expanded mandate as the Ministry of Regional Development. The retirees have served at different grade levels and cadres.
According to Mrs. Dagyol, the retirees had played a crucial role in building the Ministry from its formative stage. She described retirement as a transition into a new chapter of life, providing an opportunity for rest, family engagement, community service, and personal pursuits. The Ministry's management organized the ceremony to honor the retirees and encourage serving officers to learn from their experiences.
Speaking on behalf of the retirees, a former Director of Finance and Accounts, Akpan Etop Andy, thanked the Ministry's management for organizing the ceremony. He urged serving staff to remain kind and supportive towards their colleagues, emphasizing that such gestures would help determine how they would be remembered after retirement. The ceremony was a testament to the Ministry's appreciation for its retiring staff.
The Ministry of Regional Development's gesture demonstrates its commitment to recognizing and rewarding its employees' hard work and dedication. The retirement ceremony provided a platform for the Ministry to express its gratitude to the retirees and encourage them to remain engaged in society. The event was a significant milestone in the Ministry's history.
The celebration of the 24 retirees serves as a reminder of the importance of acknowledging and appreciating employees' contributions to an organization's growth and development. The Ministry's initiative sets a positive precedent for other organizations to follow. The retirees' experiences and knowledge will undoubtedly continue to benefit the Ministry and the country.
Key points
- The Ministry of Regional Development in Nigeria celebrated 24 retiring staff members for their dedication and contributions to national development.
- The Permanent Secretary, Dr. Mary Ada Ogbe, urged the retirees to remain active and continue sharing their knowledge and experience.
- The retirees had served in various capacities, including policy implementation and mentoring younger officers, contributing significantly to the Ministry's evolution.
