DIMAPUR, JULY 31: Irrigation & Flood Control Department (IFCD) on July 30 organised a farewell programme in the IFCD conference hall for the outgoing Chief Engineer, Er.Njilo Kemp, who retired after serving the department for 35 years.
Speaking at the programme, the incoming Chief Engineer, Er.Kughaho Sema, highlighted the achievements of Er. Njilo Kemp describing him as the pioneer in bringing about major central schemes in the department like Ground Water Schemes, Command Area Development Programme, Flood Management Programme and Accelerated Irrigation Benefit Programme. He also described him as an ethical and honest person.
Also gracing the programme, Parliamentary Secretary of Irrigation & Flood Control Department, N Jacob Zhimomi, in his address, said Er. Njilo Kemp’s passion for work and vast technical knowledge was commendable. While appreciating the contributions made by the outgoing Chief Engineer, he also challenged the upcoming officers to be at least at par or better than the outgoing chief engineer.
In his speech, the outgoing Chief Engineer highlighted the achievement of the department and said the Department had never sought consultancy service for preparation of Detailed Project Reports. He encouraged the department to work for the welfare of the farmers in providing irrigation. He also encouraged the officers to work for the betterment of the department.
Er. Tsuktinungsang, Superintending Engineer, spoke on behalf of Irrigation Department Engineers’ Association, while Er. Chubasashi Chang, spoke on behalf of outpost officers, Er. Dikhalo Lasushe on behalf of IDDEA, Shetoli, Registrar, on behalf of ministerial staff, and Er. Sobu Angami.
A special song was presented by Er. J Lanu Longchar, Executive Engineer, Mokokchung, and a power point presentation entitled ‘A walk through Er. Njilo Kemp life’ was made by Er. Wapangnaro Imchen, SDO.
The programme was chaired by Secretary of IFCD, Bendangkokba, while the vote of thanks was delivered by Er. K Hutoi, Executive Engineer of IFCD, and concluded with a benediction by Er. Achakbou, Senior Agriculture Engineer.
