The outgoing Zonal Manager of the Kaduna Zonal Office of the News Agency of Nigeria, NAN, Bashir Rabe-Mani, a Deputy Editor-In-Chief, says he has no regrets working in the agency for over three decades.
Rabe-Mani, who retired upon reaching the mandatory retirement age, spoke at a brief send-off ceremony organised by the zone’s staff on Tuesday in Kaduna.
The outgoing zonal manager, who joined the agency in 1993, said that the agency had become home to him, noting that though no institution was perfect, staff must continue to protect and strengthen it.
He described the Kaduna Zonal office staff as a family bound by mutual respect, love and professionalism, assuring that the bond built over the years would be sustained.
”This is a day I have been trying to avoid because of the emotions attached to it, but whatever has a beginning must have an end.
“I have enjoyed a robust and commendable working relationship in NAN. It is our home; we must always ensure that the house is protected,” he said.
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He urged staff to extend the same cordial relationship and cooperation to the incoming zonal manager, whom he described as hardworking and a gentleman.
He handed over to the most senior officer in the office, Moses Kolo, an Editor, who is to oversee the office pending the resumption of the new zonal manager, Alhaji Yakubu Uba.
Earlier, Kolo, who spoke on behalf of the staff, commended the retiring manager for his years of sacrifice and service to the agency and humanity.
He described the retiree as a veteran of NAN who contributed immensely to the growth of the Kaduna Zonal office.
”We sincerely appreciate your service, wealth of experience, and the mutual working relationship we enjoyed. The relationship will not end here; we will continue to reach out to you,” he said.
The staff wished the outgoing manager well in his future endeavours and prayed for greater opportunities in the next phase of his life.
The ceremony featured goodwill messages from staff members and the presentation of souvenirs in recognition of his service.
NAN
