Dimapur, March 8 (EMN): Department of Agriculture held a farewell programme in honour of outgoing District Agriculture Officer, Longleng, G Kiyevi Ayerni on February 28 in the DAO conference hall, Longleng.
In his farewell speech, G Kiyevi Ayerni thanked God for giving him opportunity to serve the people through the department. He also thanked senior officers and staff of the department for cooperation rendered to him during his tenure in offfice.
Helie Rupre-o, Director of Agriculture, lauded the retiring officer for serving the department for 34 years. He said the retiring officer was best known as an artist for his singing talent within the department.
Denngan Avenoho Phom, Deputy Commissioner, Longleng, who also spoke on the occasion, lauded the retiring officer for his good work in the district within a short period.
Joint directors Sosangmar and Mrs Nosezole Seleyi, spoke on behalf of Directorate staff, while Shoang (AO) spoke on behalf of the staff, and YB Angam on behalf of district public organisation. SP Longleng Raguramarajan, Commandant 44 Assam Rifles Lt.Col. Sen Gupta, Er. Achakbou Newmai, SE (Agri), Johnson, SO, Angai Phom, APMC chairman, HoD from other departments and public leaders attended the programme.
The outgoing officer Keyevi presented two farewell songs. The programme concluded with a special prayer for retiring officer and his family by Rev. H Beau, pastor LTBC.