Tosheli Zhimomi addressing farewell programme on October 31. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 1
Marking the culmination of a distinguished 35-year career dedicated to public service, the Department of Social Welfare, Government of Nagaland, accorded a warm and heartfelt farewell to its retiring Director, Tosheli Zhimomi in a ceremony held at Highland Park, Kohima on October 31.
Addressing the farewell program, Wangpang Konyak, MLA and Advisor, Department of Social Welfare, lauded Tosheli Zhimomi for her 35 years of dedicated service, exemplary leadership and invaluable contributions toward the Department. He noted that her approach to public service was marked not only by professionalism but also by kindness, compassion and a motherly concern for those who served alongside her, leaving behind a lasting legacy of service and inspiration.
Limawabang Jamir, IAS, Secretary, Department of Social Welfare, acknowledged her invaluable mentorship, describing it as a kind of guidance and wisdom that cannot be found in any training manuals.
He appreciated her ability to nurture, guide and inspire those around her, emphasising that her years of experience and practical wisdom have left an enduring impact on the Department and its officers.
He further added that the outgoing director is a staunch defender of the Department.
During a memoir speech, S. Toiho Yeptho, Deputy Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly and husband of the outgoing Director, expressed immense pride in her dedicated service, hard work and commitment in balancing her professional and family responsibilities.
He described her retirement as a blessed milestone and the beginning of a new chapter in life.
Representative of the District Offices, Service Association and the various Missions under its Department, offered deep appreciation to the outgoing Director, commending her dedicated service and exemplary leadership navigating the complex, demanding, and often stressful works of public administration with unmatched grace and exemplary patience.
Looking at the transition, they expressed that the Department will feel the absence of a guiding force and she will also be dearly missed.
In her address, Tosheli Zhimomi while reflecting on her 35 years of dedicated service, expressed heartfelt gratitude to the Chief Minister, Advisor, Social Welfare, the present and erstwhile Secretaries of the Dept. of Social Welfare, Officers and staff from the directorate and Districts, colleagues and family members for their continued support and cooperation throughout her career.
She fondly reminisced about her professional journey, expressing pride in having visited all 17 Districts and acknowledged her close association with various initiatives and schemes of the Department.
Stating that the Department’s achievements were not hers alone but collectively earned through cooperation, dedication and teamwork, she acknowledged the contributions of every officer and staff and urged them to sustain the same spirit.
She also expressed joy at the completion and recent inauguration of the amphitheatre at Highland Park, describing it as the fulfilment of her long-cherished dream.
She urged the officers and staff to uphold the spirit of cooperation and continue working collectively towards the advancement of the Department.
In a farewell speech, incoming Director T. Aoakhum Longchar stated “Though you are retiring from active official responsibilities, the sweet memories created during your service will remain with us and your valuable contributions to the Department will be remembered with respect and appreciation.”
He wished her a healthy, peaceful and fulfilling retired life.
Earlier, the program was chaired by Imkongzenla, Joint Director while Rukuvoto Ringa, Superintendent, invoked God’s blessings.
K. Wango Langsym, Deputy Director, presented the service profile of the retiring Director and the program concluded with vote of thanks, proposed by T. Neingusalie, Joint Director, Department of Social Welfare, Nagaland.
