By Palma Ileye
Director General, Mining Cadastre Office, MCO, Engr. Obadiah Simon Nkom, has honored six (6) retirees Staff and a former DFA, expressing appreciation for their dedication and service to the office.
Nkom in a press release issued by Okeke Amara (Mrs), Head of Press, MCO, stated this on Wednesday 23rd, April 2025, during the send forth/appreciation award program organized by the office, held at the MCO Conference room, Abuja.
In his opening remarks, he acknowledged the retirees and the former Director, Finance and Account’s contributions toward the growth and development of MCO, highlighting their commitments to efficiency, dedication, proactiveness and professionalism in service delivery to the Agency.
He praised their tireless efforts in promoting the office’s mandate and showcasing a culture of achieving excellence.
The MCO boss emphasized the significance of their legacy, noting that their work has had a lasting impact in the Agency and wished the retirees a happy and fulfilling retirement.
He expressed confidence that their experience and expertise would continue to make a mark in the office.
He used the occasion to state his support towards them as though, they have retired but they were still part of the MCO family as their services would still be needed when called upon.
Speaking at the occasion, Engr. Frank Odo who is a friend to the Agency, wished the retirees well as he prayed for God’s guidance and protection and further quoted the late Pope Francis stating that, “Death is not Everything but after death there is something” relating it to the retirees that despite them been retired there were still opportunities for them.
During the occasion Management Staff were given the opportunity to make comments about all the retirees and Director, advising that they continue to keep up the good work and that their legacy, efficiency and professionalism towards the growth of office has created a lasting impact which will not be forgotten, adding that they also draw closer to God irrespective of their religion.
Also, Mr Abraham Oloruntoba, who retired in MCO, while speaking on behalf of other retirees, appreciated the entire Staff for honoring them and expressed gratitude towards the Director General for his kindness and unwavering support during their years in service with Agency, adding that his labour of love and care will not be in vain and that God will continue to uphold him to enable him move the Agency forward.
He further advised Staff to be diligent at their work schedule as they too will be remembered and honored for their service to the Agency.
Director Finance and Account Ministry of works, Mr. Jacob Olufemi Ayinshola who served as the DFA with the Agency, during his vote of thanks appreciated and acknowledged the Director General for his continues doggedness and enthusiasm towards making MCO moving forward.
He recounted how the DG encourage him toward his promotion exams and presently it has paid off.
He praised the retirees for their steadfastness during their time in service, adding that despite been retired, they still have roles to play to their families and society as God will continue to keep them alive in good health.
During the occasion Certificate and Plaque of Integrity in Service were presented to the retirees and Director with their families and loved ones present and after the event, gifts were presented with pictures alongside.
The following are names of Retirees and Director: Mr. Abraham Oluruntoba, Surveyor Dakup. T. Dawang, Mr. Idris Adamu Abubakar, Mr. Muhammed A.Y, Mr. Temi Dayo Omosa, Mr. Samson Jerry, Mr. Jacob Ayinsola Femi (former DFA MCO) now DFA in works.
