ASABA/Nigeria: The Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary in the Delta Ministry of Justice, Mr. Omamuzo Erebe, has extolled the significance of retirement in the life of a civil servant. The event, organized in honor of Mrs. Victoria Emephia, a retiring Deputy Director, who had reached the mandatory retirement age of 60, witnessed heartfelt tributes and encomiums.
During the gathering, Mr. Erebe emphasized that retirement should be embraced with joy by civil servants, as it marks the culmination of their dedicated service to the state. He praised Mrs. Emephia’s commitment and described her as a diligent legal officer, whose legacy would be remembered for her humility, love, and respect for all.
Colleagues from the Ministry also joined in showering accolades upon Mrs. Emephia, praising her humble and dedicated nature throughout her service years. Overwhelmed with joy by the honor bestowed upon her, Mrs. Emephia expressed her gratitude to her colleagues for their unwavering support during her tenure.
In a show of admiration and gratitude, Mrs. Emephia paid glowing tributes to the former Attorney-General and Commissioner for Justice, Mr. Isaiah Bozimo, for his remarkable efforts and innovative reforms that revitalized the Ministry. She credited him for contributing immensely to her professional growth.
Additionally, Mrs. Emephia commended the effective leadership of the Solicitor-General and Permanent Secretary of the Ministry for his competent management of the Ministry’s affairs.
The climax of the event was the presentation of a commendation letter by the Ministry of Justice to the retiring staff, followed by the cutting of Mrs. Emephia’s 60th-year birthday cake and the presentation of gifts from various departments within the Ministry. The ceremony served as a touching farewell to a dedicated civil servant who leaves behind a legacy of excellence and service.
