Retiring Director, IPR Limawati Ao delivering his farewell speech on October 31 at the DIPR Conference Hall. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, October 31 (MExN): The farewell programme for retiring Director, IPR, Limawati Ao was observed at the IPR Conference Hall, Directorate of Information and Public Relations on October 31.
A DIPR report stated that Retiring Director, IPR Limawati Ao in his farewell speech narrated his journey in the Department where he first joined as an Information Officer and subsequently his district postings in Wokha and Mokokchung as DPRO.
He spoke about the struggles and difficulties he faced while serving as an officer in the districts due to lack of proper equipment and technologies in earlier days but had managed to perform his duties with available resources.
In the Directorate too, Limawati said there were hardships but today, with the inputs and contributions from the officers and staff, the IPR department is the front runner in technology to carry out all the work through modern technologies and the efficient staff behind it all, he said.
He also said today the Department is recognized and being looked up to for the services rendered to the people and the government. This he said, was successful due to the cooperation, efforts, contributions, inputs enthusiasm and hard work of all the officers and staff and he called on all to be proud of these achievements and also enjoy the work assigned as this will lead the department to success.
Advisor, IPR, SCERT & Village Guards, Toshi Wungtung in his special exhortation remarked that the outgoing Director Limawati Ao was an inspiring director with outstanding leadership quality and an efficient administrator. He stated that IPR has been a glamorous department under his directorship and described him as “truly a captain of the ship”.
State Transport Commissioner, Elias Lotha and Director, Employment, Skill Development, Chiten Yaden also recounted their days while posted in the same district and also their association with the Director at all levels. Other speakers included Joint Director IPR, Dzuvinuo Theunuo, Deputy Director, IPR, Siewatho S. Nyusou and DPRO, Dimapur, Lolano.
On the occasion, two books published by the Department of IPR, A pictorial monograph titled ‘Nagaland Album - A Photographic Journey’ and a reference booklet titled ‘An Insider’s Guide for DIPR Officials’ were released by Advisor, IPR, SCERT & Village Guards, Toshi Wungtung and retiring Director, IPR Limawati Ao. The programme was chaired by Deputy Director, IPR Asangla Imsong.
Farewell message
from Mkg Press Club
The Mokokchung Press Club (MPC) on Saturday conveyed its ‘warmest wishes’ to the outgoing Director of IPR Nagaland, Limawati Ao.
The MPC in its message described Limawati as “not only an upright and sincere officer but also a brilliant mentor and an empathetic friend.”
His ideals, perspectives and guidance have enthused us all through the years. It has been a privilege and an honour for us to have acquainted with him,” it stated.
It also stated that Limawati’s ‘astute leadership, discipline and dedication’ would always be an inspiration, and expressed gratitude for his support and goodwill towards the Club. “We wish him happiness, good health, and a long and hearty retirement life,” it added.
