Farewell programme for outgoing Director, Industries and Commerce, Vitsutho Nyuthe and Jt. Director, Nchumbemo Patton was held at the Conference Hall, Directorate of Industries and Commerce, Kohima on 10th March 2023.

In his speech, the outgoing Director, Vitsutho said that in the past years, a number of challenges in the Department have helped it grow in a positive manner. He requested the new team to carry forward the work with zeal and to give their best. He said that many had made immeasurable contributions to the progress of the Department, and emphasized selfless service to the people. He thanked them for organizing so many opportunities and for being so enthusiastic about their well-being. He expressed that his aspiration for the Department was for everybody to continue with the teamwork, stay dedicated and focused to taste the fruit of success.

Outgoing Jt. Director, Nchumbemo Patton thanked everyone for their friendship and the honor of having worked with them. He also said that working with this Department has been an incredible learning expedition and he was thankful to everyone he met on this journey as each one of them has played a very important role in his life.

Short speeches for the outgoing officers were presented by Commisioner and Secretary, Kekhrievor Kevichusa, IPoS, Director, Industries and Commerce, A. Temjen Jamir General Manager, NIDC Ltd. Temjen, General Manager, DIC, Mon, Lemnon Wangsha, and Jt. Director (Admn) & President NICGOA, Er. Lipongse Thongtsar.

The programme was chaired by Addl. Director, P. Tokugha Achumi.

(Takumpula, IA)