Banuo Z.Jamir IAS, Nagaland’s first lady Chief Secretary, a 1977 batch of the IAS, retired from service Tuesday on attaining superannuation, eight months after she had taken over as chief secretary.
She was accorded a fond farewell at an impressive function held at the VIP parking of the Nagaland Civil Secretariat.
While bidding farewell, Banuo said she demits office with fond memories of the state and would cherish the support and love that the people of Nagaland and her subordinate officers during her long service.
Banuo mentioned that she became chief secretary “ by default” for which she thanked her husband and former state chief secretary Alemtemshi Jamir for sacrificing a year of his service to make way for her to attain the highest place of service in the State.
She also expressed contentment and joy on retiring and expressed gratefulness to God for blessing her life and further said she would continue to contribute her time for the welfare of society even after retirement.
Banuo said there was no good nor bad posting and all government employees should be willing to serve anywhere in the state.
She also urged officials to work hard and build up a spirit of camaraderie.
Speaking on behalf of the state government, additional chief secretary C.J. Ponraj commented the outgoing chief Secretary Banuo Z Jamir as the “model employee”, while acknowledging the excellent and exceptional contributions made by her in the state administration.
Tributes and gifts were accorded by respective state government departments and commissions.
Toshi Aier, currently additional chief secretary and finance commissioner and senior IAS officer, took over from Banuo Z. Jamir as the new Chief Secretary with effect from October 1.
Toshi Aier chaired the function where various service associations IAS, NCS, NSS, IPS, IFS, NPS, District Administration, the Directorates, and the Grade-IV associations delivered farewell speeches. The farewell function was also attended by the Nagaland Director General of Police (DGP) B. Kezso, who also demitted his office today along with the Chief Secretary on superannuation.
In honor of the two top most administration and police officials and bidding them farewell, the state has hosted a joint dinner at the state banquet hall Tuesday night.
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