Participate In Healthy Activities, Keyamo Charges Retired Civil Servants
By Stella Enenche, Abuja
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development Festus Keyamo has urged retired directors in civil service to always engage in activities that would enhance their health.
Keyamo gave the charge while speaking with Eight(8) directors who recently retired from civil service, according to a statement made available on Saturday by the Head Press and Public Relations,Odutayo Oluseyi in Abuja.
He appreciated them for their selfless services to the Country and described them as patriotic Nigerians whose services to their father land cannot be forgotten.
Keyamo described their service to Nigeria as huge and stated that nothing can be used to reward them for such services rendered.
The Senior Advocate of Nigeria, reiterated that their services could be required anytime the need arises.
He equally thanked the families of the retired Directors for supporting them throughout all the years of their service.
Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Dr Emmanuel Meribole thanked the Minister of Aviation for the approval to honour the Senior Citizens who have served the Country in different capacities
He advised them to go back to their families, friends and communities and make meaningful contributions to the society, while urging them to take their health seriously and engage in regular exercise.
Mr Yusuf Aliyu Addy on behalf of the Retirees thanked the Minister and Permanent Secretary for such honour and promised not to take it for granted. He appealed to the Permanent Secretary to ensure the retired Directors get their Retirement Certificate on time from Office of the Head of Civil Service of the Federation.
Director Human Resources Management, Mr Mohammed Shehu described retirement as continuous process and advised those in Service to start preparing for their exit from Civil Service. Mr Shehu admonished the retirees to remain focus, active and affirmed that there are more opportunities to explore even at retirement.
