Outgoing Dimapur DC Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS addressing the farewell programme held at the conference hall on January 11. (DIPR Photo)
Dimapur, January 11 (MExN): Dimapur district bade farewell to its DC Sushil Kumar Patel, IAS, who is going on deputation to UP after serving as Deputy Commissioner of Dimapur district for over one year. A farewell programme to honour the outgoing IAS officer was held on January 11 at the DC conference Hall Dimapur.
A DIRP report stated that delivering farewell speech, the outgoing DC, Sushil Kumar Patel thanked the government for having the trust in posting him to serve as DC Dimapur when the Assembly Election was only a few days away. DC in his speech shared the experiences working in the district and termed his tenure in Dimapur as peaceful one. On the successful conduct of Assembly Election and Lok Saba election in such a short period, Patel said that it was all due to the support and cooperation of his subordinate officers and all the persons involved. He also mentioned some departments who have exceptionally performed their duties and thanked DPRO Dimapur for highlighting all the activities in media for the benefits of the masses.
Outgoing DC also thanked all the officers in the district and staff who worked under him for efficiently discharging their assigned works. He also expressed his appreciation to his drivers and bodyguards for their service.
Incoming DC, Kevekha Kevin Zehol, NCS in his speech complimented the outgoing DC for the successful conduct of two election during his stay in Dimapur and wished him well in all his future endeavours. Assuring to do his best, the incoming DC also sought the support and cooperation of all the officers and staff in the district.
SDC (C) Dimapur, Nympho Wallim speaking on behalf of the HQ officers described the outgoing DC as compassionate, sincere, dedicated hard-working, humble, friendly and dependable leader who is always open to ideas and suggestion. She further thanked him for all the positive changes he has brought to the office and the district. Wishing him well and blessings in his future assignment, Wallim also requested him to be an ambassador of Naga people.
Saying farewell to EAC Dimapur, Wiridin who has also been transferred to Pungro, SDO (C), described Wiridin as an honest young officer and observed that the people of Pungro would be lucky to have him.
She also expressed warm and heartfelt welcome to the incoming DC on behalf of officers and all the people of Dimapur.
The outgoing EAC Wiridin in his farewell speech thanked DC for supporting him as an officer and as a big brother and said that working under him was a privilege. He said that during his short stay at Dimapur he has learnt many things.
Speeches were also delivered by ADC Niuland, Athrila S on behalf of outpost Administrative Officers, Superintendent, Longri Ao on behalf of staff of DC office, Commissioner of Police, Dimapur, Limasunep, head of departments, representatives from NGOs, Civil Societies and well wishers.
The farewell programme was chaired by ADC Dimapur Albert Ezung while the invocation prayer was pronounced by Ainla Jamir UDA and the vote of thanks was proposed by SDO (C) Dimapur, Zubenthung Ngullie. Other highlights of the programme included presentations and a special number.
