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Dedication
By Nicholas Obisike
Enugu, Jan. 11, 2017 (NAN) The outgoing South East Zonal Manager of the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), Mr Vincent Okwor has urged the staff to be committed and dedicated to their duties.
In a valedictory speech in Enugu on Wednesday, Okwor said that there was no hard work without reward.
“Be dedicated to your work so that your work will speak for you as no hard work goes unnoticed and must be rewarded.
“It is not easy to say goodbye. As I am going, I am crying because I will miss the cordial relationship that existed among us all.
“I feel happy working and seeing you all everyday but things may not be the same again.
“This is supposed to be my happiest moment but I am not; I now understand why ladies use to cry whenever they are living their parents home,’’ he said.
In their separate remarks, some of the staff described Okwor as a `father, leader and friend’.
An Assistant Editor in Chief, Mrs Maureen Atuonwu lauded the outgoing zonal manager’s humility which she described as unprecedented.
“Our zonal manager took care of NAN staff as his family and most importantly, he touched our lives in different ways.
“His relationship and leadership skill is superb and I learnt a lot from his humility and dedication to work,’’ she said.
Narrating her experience, another Assistant Editor-in -Chief, Mrs Ifeyinwa Okonkwo said that Okwor would be greatly missed for his professionalism.
Also speaking, Mr Emma Nwaife, an administrative staff with the agency reminded the zonal manager that another journey had just begun for him as his good work would always create opportunities for him.
The Zonal photographer, Mr Michael Agada said Okwor’s retirement was a thing of joy as he retired healthy and strong.
Similarly, NAN district correspondent in Nsukka, Mr Hillary Akalugwu acknowledged the zonal manager’s dedication to work.
He said that his service to NAN and humanity had been confirmed by men and heaven and prayed that God would continue to see him through in future endeavours.
NAN reports that Mr Okwor retired after serving the agency for 35 meritorious years. (NAN)
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(Edited by Maureen Atuonwu/Maharazu Ahmed)