Dimapur, Nov. 22 (EMN): Mokokchung district organised a farewell programme for the outgoing Deputy Commissioner Mokokchung, Sushil Kumar Patel on Tuesday at Town Hall, Mokokchung.
The outgoing DC in his speech said Mokokchung is a place where everyone could feel at home because of the hospitality of its people.
During his stay in Mokokchung as DC for more than three years, Kumar said many challenges and issues such as natural calamities and turbulence in the border areas have come up but everything was managed and resolved through the support and contribution of the administrative officers, police, NGOs and most importantly the people of the district. He said everything was made possible because of team work.
Kumar also mentioned that Mokokchung is one district in the state where all the departments are functioning as it should be. He thanked the staff of DC office for being punctual and efficient and also mentioned his appreciation towards heads of offices in the district for their support and co-operation.
Short speeches were delivered by the incoming Deputy Commissioner Sachin Jaiswal, Er. N Yanger Pongen on behalf of DPDB members, Er. Temsuwati on behalf of OCM, President Ao Senden, Imliyanger, ADC Imtiwapang Aier on behalf of Administrative officers, PA to DC -1 Zulunungsang on behalf of the Dobashis and Meyilemla UDA on behalf of DC office staff.
Meanwhile, Peren district also bade farewell to outgoing DC Zarenthung Ezung and also welcomed the new DC Peren Smita Sarangi at the function held on Tuesday at the DPDB Conference Hall New Hq. Peren.
In his farewell speech, the outgoing DC appreciated the cooperation and support rendered to him by officers, NGOs and public even during his second inning as the Deputy Commissioner. He also expressed that memories of his stay at Peren will always stay close to his heart.
He said half of his time as an administrative officer was spent on land disputes, having little or no time for other developmental activities. He advised the people to change their mind-set for better co-ordination within them by way of solving their differences mutually under the guidance of the apex NGOs etc.
The incoming DC Smita Sarangi, in her speech greeted the people of the district with a warm heart and said that she is happy to be back with new assignment. She is well acquainted with the district, she added but she might not be able to live up to the high expectations of the people.
On behalf of administration officers, ADC Peren S Tainu said the outgoing DC was a fatherly figure to the people of Peren district. She described him as an able administrator.
ADC Tening Holohon also described the outgoing DC as sincere, devoted and a person with positive attitude and also a guide to his junior officers and staffs.
On behalf of DPDB members DPO Peren Daniel said despite of many ups and downs, he was firm and described him as humble, honest and dedicated officer.
Short speeches were also delivered by Namtsi head DB on behalf of Dobashis, Rammi Ndang on behalf of DCs staff, Zeliangrong Baudi, Zeliangrong Mipui Organization, President GB Association Peren and others.
