Irrigation & Flood Control Department (IF&CD) on July 30 organised a farewell programme at IF&CD Conference hall for the outgoing Chief Engineer, Er.Njilo Kemp, who had served the Department for the last 35 years. According to DIPR report, speaking at the programme, the incoming chief engineer, Er. Kughaho Sema highlighted the achievements of Er. Njilo Kemp describing him as the pioneer in bringing about major central schemes in the department like ground water schemes, command area development programme, flood management programme and accelerated irrigation benefit programme. He also described him as an ethical and honest person. Also gracing the programme, parliamentary secretary for irrigation & Flood Control Department, N Jacob Zhimomi, in his address said that Er. Njilo Kemp’s passion for work and vast technical knowledge was commendable and while appreciating the contribution made by him also challenged the upcoming officers to be at least at par or better than the outgoing chief engineer.
In his speech, the outgoing chief engineer highlighted the achievement of the department saying that the department had never sought consultancy service for preparation of detailed project reports. He encouraged the department to work for the welfare of the farmers in providing irrigation. He also encouraged the officers to work for the betterment of the Department. Other speakers who spoke included Er.Tsuktinungsang, Superintending Engineer, on behalf of Irrigation Deparatment Engineers Association, Er.Chubasashi Chang on behalf of Outpost Officers, Er.Dikhalo Lasushe on behalf of IDDEA, Shetoli,Registrar, on behalf of ministerial staff and Er.Sobu Angami.
A special song was presented by Er.J Lanu Longchar, Executive Engineer, Mokokchung, and a Power Point Presentation entitled ‘A walk through Er.Njilo Kemp life’ was presented by Er.Wapangnaro Imchen, SDO. The programme was chaired by Secretary IFCD, Bendangkokba, IAS, vote of thanks was delivered by Er.K Hutoi, Executive Engineer, IFCD and ended with benediction by Er.Achakbou, Sr.Agri Engineer.