By ABEL JOHNGOLD ORHERUATA
The Federal Information Chapel of the Delta State Council of NUJ, joined by some staff working at the Federal Secretariat Complex, Asaba, today congratulated and rejoiced with the Head of Center, Federal Ministry of Information, Delta State, Comrade Theresa Ukori (Mrs), on her meritorious retirement after 35 years of service without blemish.
Ukori, noted that “as information officers we must not wash our dirty linens outside, let us have an inbuilt mechanism to talk to ourselves and that is where NUJ must come in and do the needful”.
While advising staff to put in their bests in the service and praying that the foundation of love she was leaving in the Ministry wax stronger, Ukori charged staff of the Ministry to give all necessary supports to her predecessor.
Presenting the NUJ retirement package to the former Federal Ministry of Information Head of Center, Comrade Tracy Omamode Ikolomi, a Deputy Director of NOA and Member of the Chapel, prayed God to give Ukori a relaxing new chapter ahead.
“One where you will have unlimited time to enjoy your life. May this next chapter of life bring you endless time to do the things you love!” Ikolomi added.
Also speaking, another Deputy Director of NOA, Comrade Patricia Nkiru Umunna prayed God to favour Ukori in all ramifications and live long to reap the good fruits of her labour.
“Ma, you have served Nigeria diligently, may the Federal Government serve you better than you have served the country”. Umunna added.
In their contributions, Comrades Celestine Afokobah, Tamara Febua and others said “Ma, your immense contributions to information dissemination and management in Delta State are highly valued, your impacts in nation-building are well appreaciated . You have always been a wonderful and amazing Personality throughout your service years. You deserve to be celebrated”.