Minister KG Kenye and others with retirees in Kohima on April 30.
The programme was attended by KG Kenye, Minister Power & Parliamentary Affairs and Asangla Imti, Secretary (Power) and Er Lanu Toy, the first Chief Engineer of Power Department.
Speaking on the occasion, Kenye on behalf of the state government expressed gratitude to the two outgoing Chief Engineers for rendering three and a half decades of exceptional service to the State and said that it has been an immense pleasure working with them.
In her speech, Asangla Imti said that the two outgoing Chief Engineers have contributed immensely towards public service and that it was an honour and a privilege to have worked with them. She also accredited them for creating a conducive working environment in the Department and fostering a culture of collaboration and consultation which epitomizes true leadership.
She encouraged all the officers and staff of the Department to carry on the mantle of responsibility and uphold the good morale like they did.
Er Moa Aier, Engineer-in-Chief (Power) recollecting his years of service with the two outgoing Chief Engineers, said that they were two of the most outstanding officers of the Department and highlighted the immense contribution the two have given to the Power Sector.
The incoming Chief Engineer (T&G) and also president of Association of Power Engineers Nagaland, Er Kasho Chishi congratulated the officers for completing their 35 years of sincere and dedicated service and thanked them for their contribution towards the welfare of the officers and the Department.
In his farewell speech, Er Penrithung Yanthan encouraged the upcoming officers and underscored three important things for officers working under the Department. He said that if one has any good ideas, it should not be kept to oneself but should be brought out and applied when it is still valid, as ideas conceived today might not be workable tomorrow.
He said that there are lots of rooms for improvement, as 35 years of time is long enough to do many things but unbeknownst to us, time passes quickly and so things should be done before the sun sets.
He asked the officer/staff to value the consumers and to serve them well.
Er Tiameren Walling in his farewell speech lauded the officers & staff of the Department for their dedication and sacrifices despite being confronted with many challenges and encouraged all to continue their dedication towards providing good service.
The programme was chaired by Er Nitovi A Wotsa, Superintending Engineer (Technical) while vote of thanks was proposed by incoming Chief Engineer (D&R), Er Wabangmeren Jamir.
