The Department of Planning & Transformation organised a farewell programme in honour of Additional Development Commissioner, Tesinle Kent, on 30th September, 2026, at Capital Convention Centre, Kohima.
Delivering her farewell speech, ADC, Tesinle Kent acknowledged Almighty God for His wonderful constant care and guidance throughout the journey of her service and all the promotions the government has granted.
She mentioned that it was a mixture of sadness and happiness for her today, and said that over the years she had the privilege of working alongside with some truly varied, truly talented and dedicated officers and staff. In the recent months, the department was blessed to have the most hardworking Development Commissioner, Y. Kikheto Sema, IAS, a wise man with dignity, charity, dedication and commitment in heart.
She also acknowledged the administration branch, the seniors and the juniors for their prompt services in all department related matters, and also her family members for supporting her in everything. She also assured the offices that their sincerity and hard work will definitely pay back.
Kent sharing her experience, quoted the 1925 poem by Robert Frost, ‘Stopping by Woods on a Snowy Evening’, which is about a traveller. ‘The lovely, dark and quiet woods’ representing the temptation to abandon our works, duties and rest. But the promises keep in the poem symbolizes the family, work, obligations to the society that pulls back the traveller back to reality.
In conclusion, she also wished the incoming officer who will be taking over the responsibility of Additional Development Commissioner, a good health and success in his endeavour.
Speaking on the occasion, Principal Secretary & Development Commissioner, Y. Kikheto Sema, IAS, expressed mixed emotions on the superannuation of the retiring officer, describing the occasion as both a moment of sadness and an opportunity to celebrate her remarkable career and dedicated service to the State Government. He recalled his experience of working with her as her supervising officer and appreciated her strong sense of true ownership of the tasks entrusted to her. He also acknowledged that her contribution extended beyond the files, highlighting her respectful and supportive nature towards colleagues and her willingness to guide and assist junior officers with patience and kindness. He also commended her for upholding high standards for public service and professional integrity, and noted that she leaves behind a lasting legacy in the department. On behalf of the State Government and the Department of Planning & Transformation, he expressed gratitude to the retiring officer for her invaluable contributions, support, and friendship, and conveyed his best wishes to her and her family for a healthy, peaceful, and joyful post-retirement life.
The programme was chaired by Joint Development Commissioner, B. Chingmei Phom, while the invocation was pronounced by Mhombemo Murry. Speeches were also delivered by Joint Secretary, Planning & Transformation (Administration Branch), Kikumsangla Jamir, NCS; representatives of the NPMSA; District officers and well-wishers; who highlighted the retiring officer's outstanding contributions and dedicated service. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Deputy Development Commissioner, Meyikokba Jamir.
(Siizo Kikhi, IA)
