Directorate of Tourism organized a farewell to the outgoing director, Akhale Vizol at Tourism directorate on February 29.
A press release from Tourism department, Kohima stated that, Tourism and Art & Culture advisor, H. Khehovi Yeputhomi praised the ongoing director Akhale for her creativity and sincerity towards her work.
Yeputhomi also lauded her efforts wherein the department received the most prestigious Oversea Travel Mart Excellence Award. Getting such recognition in the national level was commendable, he said.
Additional secretary of Tourism, Martha R. Ritse described Akhale as a hardworking officer, who had always desired to get the work done with efficiency. She also complimented the outgoing director for initiating the Ist North East Tour Operators Meet, which took place in Kohima recently.
Tourism deputy director Veyielo Doulo informed that the “Best Employee of the Year Award” within the department had been introduced under Akhale.
Nagaland Tourism Association president, David Solo, senior tourist officer Moatemsu, executive engineer (Tourism) Er. T. Patton and deputy director Keduosieu Metha also spoke on the occasion.
Akhale in her address thanked each and every individual for their support, cooperation and prayer, which she said, contributed to her successful and memorable journey in the department. She urged upon the staff to enjoy their work and always remember that “Work is worship.” Earlier, the function was chaired by Tourism additional director Ajanuo Belho.