By George Mgbeleke<\/p>\n
The Ministry of Regional Development has feted 24 retirees, appealing to them to remain active in whatever way they can after retirement, while noting the challenges many people face during the transition from active service to retirement.<\/p>\n
In a statement by Head, Information and Public Relations, Sani Datti,the Permanent Secretary, Dr Mary Ada Ogbe, stated this in her remarks at the retirement celebration held today.<\/p>\n
She said the Federal Government and the Ministry appreciate the retirees\u2019 contributions to Nigeria\u2019s development, particularly the time, dedication, and achievements they devoted to the service, and prayed that God would reward them abundantly.<\/p>\n
Dr Ogbe drew the retirees\u2019 attention to the government\u2019s welfare packages and severance benefits available to them, noting that the benefits are expected to provide some financial stability before they begin receiving their pensions.\u201cWe are celebrating 24 retirees this morning. We celebrate you, and we are grateful for your commitment, dedication, and service to the nation,\u201d Dr Mary said.<\/p>\n
She urged the retirees to continue sharing their voices, knowledge, and experiences in whatever ways they can, so that the service can continue to benefit from their wealth of experience.\u201cTo those who worked directly with me, I sincerely thank you for your patience, understanding, and support throughout our time together,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n
In her welcome address, the Director of Human Resources Management, Mrs Tabitha Dagyol, told the retirees that they were the reason for the gathering. \u201cYou have served this nation, and in particular, the Ministry of Regional Development, with unquantifiable loyalty, integrity, and commitment. For years, some for over three decades, you bore the burden of national development. <\/p>\n
“You implemented policies, nurtured younger officers, and kept the system running even when it was difficult. You have written your names in the history of this Ministry.\u201d<\/p>\n
She said that between May 2025 and September 2026, the Ministry had bid farewell to the \u201cgallant officers,\u201d cutting across grade levels and cadres, from the Directorate cadre to Administrative, Technical, and Support staff.<\/p>\n
\u201cEach one of you carried a brick in building this Ministry from its formative stage as the Ministry of Niger Delta Affairs to its present expanded mandate as the Ministry of Regional Development. Your footprints are indelible,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n
Mrs Tabitha added that the Ministry recognises that retirement is not the end of life but the beginning of a new and more rewarding chapter.<\/p>\n
According to her, it is a transition from active public service to a well-deserved period of rest, family, community service, and personal pursuits that time may not have permitted while in service.<\/p>\n
She also appealed to staff still in service to learn from the retirees’ dedication and commitment. \u201cLet today be a lesson for us. Let us learn from the dedication of our retirees. <\/p>\n
“Let us serve with the consciousness that one day, we will also be celebrated in this manner. Let us be punctual, let us be diligent, and let us leave this Ministry better than we met it.\u201d<\/p>\n
Speaking on behalf of the retirees, the former Director of Finance and Accounts, Akpan Etop Andy, thanked the Ministry and its management for organising the celebration.<\/p>\n
He urged serving staff to remain kind and supportive towards their colleagues, so that they would be remembered positively and spoken of highly by others when they retire.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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