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The Director-General of the Nigeria Mining Cadastre Office (NMCO), Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, has called on staff to promote forgiveness, tolerance and mutual respect in order to preserve the relationships they have built throughout their years of service.
Nkom made the call on Wednesday at a send-off ceremony organised by the office in Abuja to honour three retiring staff members for their contributions to the organisation.
The retirees were Mr Ogbonna Ndubuisi, former head of the Finance and Accounts Department; Mr Peter Audu; and Mr Sunday Amudekole, both of the Audit Unit.
The Director-General urged members of staff to learn to forgive one another and overlook past mistakes, stressing that maintaining healthy relationships was essential to sustaining the bonds formed in the workplace after retirement.
He encouraged staff to avoid allowing misunderstandings and disagreements to undermine the friendships and professional relationships established during their years of working together.
Speaking at the event, Ndubuisi expressed gratitude to Nkom for his support and encouragement throughout his service, while also appreciating the management and staff of the office for their cooperation and guidance.
Audu, in his remarks, identified endurance as a key attribute for success in public service, noting that his ability to withstand different challenges had contributed significantly to his achievements over the years.
He also commended the Director-General for the financial and moral support extended to him and his family, describing the assistance as invaluable. He said his family remained grateful for Nkom's kindness and support.
In their goodwill messages, members of the management team praised the retirees for maintaining cordial relationships with their colleagues and making positive contributions to the office.
They said the retirees would be greatly missed and wished them a fulfilling and successful life after service.
The ceremony climaxed with the presentation of souvenirs and awards to the retiring officers in recognition of their years of dedicated service to the organisation.