Urban Development Department bids farewell to outgoing director Solesül Tholre

DIMAPUR — The Urban Development Department held a farewell programme in honour of the outgoing director, Solesül Tholre, on August 29 at the conference hall of the Directorate of Urban Development, Kohima.

According to a DIPR report, Advisor for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs Zhaleo Rio in his speech described Tholre as a man of amiable character and humility, committed to his service to the people.

He extended his appreciation to Tholre for being able to run the department with much ease and for commanding respect from the officers and staff alike and encouraged the department to follow in the same footsteps.

Commissioner and Secretary for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Kekhrievor Kevichüsa, shared that having worked with Tholre, he had seen him as a man whose greatest attributes were his uncomplicated nature and being a great team player. He said that Tholre’s contribution would not end with his retirement, but he looked forward to seeing him contribute to society in different capacities as well.

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Tholre recollected his time in the department in his 33 years of service, where he was posted for 21 years in the districts including Phek, Mon, Zunheboto, Wokha, and Mokokchung. He shared his experiences during his postings, where he had to overcome many difficulties and challenges, and therefore advised the officers to take challenges wherever they are posted and to learn the culture and way of living.

The incoming director, Tarachu Fithu, in his short speech, also shared about his time with Tholre, where he saw him as a sincere officer who was ever ready to work overtime for the state.

Fithu also talked about the importance of working efficiently and encouraged the officers to optimise the resources of the department so as to bring out a roadmap for proper urbanisation of Nagaland.

President of the Nagaland Physical Planners Association, Kezhochole Rhetso, called the programme a celebration of the multitude of Tholre’s achievements and the beginning of a new chapter.

She recalled stories of how his warm encouragement and gestures of mentorship helped the department and the NPPA alike. She also extended gratitude to the family for their steadfast support and said she looked forward to him continuing to help the department as a mentor in the future.