In honour of the 11 retiring officer of 1990 NSS Batch retiring in 2025, a farewell programme was organised by the Nagaland Secretariat Service Association (NSSA) at the Secretariat Conference Hall on 29th January 2025.
Speaking on behalf of Retiring Members, Joint Secretary, Finance Department, Neikeduolie, expressed his gratitude to NSSA for hosting the programme in honour of them and also the Government of Nagaland for acknowledging the retirees. While dwelling on their profile service career, the retiring officer highlighted that the 1990 batch entered NSS service through NPSC examination in 1990 and shared how they were promoted from the clerical post to 1st class officers in a span of 35 years. He also shared that during their mixed career services, they have gained a lot of knowledge over the years through interaction and working under dedicated officers of both pre-statehood and post-statehood times who were their mentors.
Emphasising on his wish list, the retiring officer urged the Association members to always remind ourselves that their appointment and postings are issued and notified in the interest of the public and to serve them. He also asked them to have respect amongst themselves and not have the superior or inferior complex as they are all qualified and entered the service though NPSC examination. Calling upon the senior officers, Neikeduolie, asked them to be brave and strong in their decision making and change their attitude of feeling inferior as they are assigned to shoulder greater responsibilities, to the junior assistants. He advised them to cultivate the habit of regularity, sincerity and availability in their chairs and tables, and disposal of papers and files should not be prompt but to be look into sincerely. He also reminded the Association members not to undermine or under estimate the role of their leaders as they work for the welfare of the association and discuss any issue if arises with the leaders to reason, settle and sort it out instead of making wide publication. Calling on its members, he pointed out that since they were the guardians of the laid down rules and regulation of the government, it is the duty of all the members to protect them.
Johnny Humtsoe, Additional Secretary of Rural Development Department who spoke on behalf of NSSA, emphasized that this retirement was a red-letter day for the Association as it was a day to celebrate the achievements of the 1990 batch and the government starting a new trend to acknowledge the Association’s existence and the services it rendered to the government by acknowledging it’s retirees with souvenir. He stated that many of the 1990 batch may not be in the forefront but they were the main force behind scene, and having associated with them, he observed them to be self-disciple, honest, hardworking, courage, having motivating factor, steadfast and never wavered in their day-to-day dealing.
President NSSA, Chubasangla Longkumer while acknowledging the 11 retiring officer of 1990 NSS Batch on their achievements, called upon the Association members to take such a programme as a learning time to renew their knowledge as the retirees share their experiences, wisdom and knowledge, since their retirement will leave behind a vacuum that can only be replaced by the NSS members
She also highlighted an incident where the 1990 NSS Batch took a selfless responsibility to guide and advise the members of the Association when the Cadre Review, which was the key project the Association was submitted to the government and acted as an agent for the project that benefitted the members of the Association but not the retirees. She therefore stated that these contributions of the retirees cannot be undermined and their legacy and selfless hard work will be a testimony to all the members. She also encouraged them to be an asset in their new chapter of life for different organisation, society, community and people around them just as they have been to the government and the Association.
Vice President, NSSA, E. Longphyo Kikon who chaired the programme also propose the closing remark, while the 53rd NSS Batch presented a special song
The retiring officers of 1990 NSS Batch retiring in 2025 were Secretary, AH&VS, Y. Renbonthung Tsopoe; Joint Secretary, Soil & Water Conservation, Tsobahu Rhakho; Joint Secretary Finance, Zanbeni Odyuo; Joint Secretary Finance, Neikeduolie; Joint Secretary N&RE, Kekhrieselie Mepfhu-o; Joint Secretary, Home, Margaret Kerhu-o; Joint Secretary, Home, Senlo Tep; Joint Secretary, Land Revenue, C. Danted Phom; Deputy Secretary, Environment, Forest & Climate Change, Thupusa Nienu; Deputy Secretary, H&FW, Noune-e Keri and Secretariat Assistant, AH & VS, Chumula Sangtam.
(Maongtemjen, IA)
