The Transmission Company of Nigeria, TCN, has organised a send forth celebration for the four recently retired Executive Directors who had served out the tenure of their appointments.
The four Executive Directors, Engr. Victor Adewumi (TSP), Engr. Mamman Lawal (ISO), Barr. Justin Dodo (Human Resources& Corporate Services) and Alhaji Ahmed Isa-Dutse (Finance & Account) retired on the 28th of December, 2023, at the expiration of their tenures.
Speaking at the ceremony held on Tuesday February 20, 2024 at the Dunes Centre, Abuja, the Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of TCN, Engr. (Dr.) Sule Abdulaziz thanked the retirees for their servicew to the company.
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| MD/CEO, Engr. (Dr.) Sule Abdulaziz speaking at the event |
He said that the contributions of the retired top management staff to TCN was invaluable and urged them to always leave their doors open for the company if its comes knocking for their support and guidance on any issue.
According to him, "I have worked well and very closely with these amiable fellows for many years and as such, this event holds mixed feelings for me. This is because while we are rejoicing that they are retiring well and in good health after spending a greater part of their adult lives to serve the nation, we also feel a tinge of sadness knowing that we will all dearly miss their unparalleled dedication, patriotism and remarkable leadership ".
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| MD/CEO presenting award to the retired ED, TSP, Engr. Victor Adewumi |
Abdulaziz who averred that with their support, TCN has witnessed remarkable growth in recent times, expressed confidence that the structures they put on ground will continue to inspire the staff and management to take the company to another level.
"I am profoundly grateful for the tremendous support and guidance they have extended not only to me as the MD/CEO but also to every member of our staff. They have served as mentors, inspiring so many individuals within our organisation to strive for greatness and uphold professionalism. As they enter this new chapter, I extend my warmest wishes to them for a fulfilling retirement and success in all their endeavours", he said.
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| MD/CEO, presenting award to retired ED, HR&CS, Barr. Justin Dodo |
Three out of the four retired Executive Directors who attended the event and took turns to talk, appreciated TCN management for the historic event which is the first in the history of the company.
The retired Executive Director, TSP, Engr. Victor Adewumi said that "this is the first time in my over three decades in TCN that retired Executive Directors are being celebrated like this. I thank the MD/CEO and the management for this honour. I urged those who are taking over from us to work harder to surpass what we did. Under us, we attained the highest peak of power transmission and commissioned the highest number of transformers and substations. Challenge yourselves to do more than we have done".
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| MD/CEO, presenting award to the retired ED, F&A, Alhaji Ahmed Isa-Dutse |
On his part, the Barr. Justin Dodo, retired Executive Director, HR&Cs, noted that "this is a special day for me because it seems that I'm the happiest person here. I'm one of the few people who have had the privilege to move from one department to another. The experience was tedious but working in TCN gave me the opportunity to meet a crop of people who are dedicated and committed. I have no doubt that those we're leaving behind are committed and will do better than us to move the company forward".
Also speaking, the outgone Executive Director (F&A), Alhaji Ahmed Isa-Dutse thanked God for his grace to retire successfully and urged his successor not to "run an open door policy like me because if you do so, you'll face a lot of problems. I advise you to be a strong person and give your all to move the company forward".
Amongst dignitaries that attended the occasion and gave their goodwill messages were the Acting ED ISO, Engr. Edmond Eje, Acting ED, TSP, Engr. Shehu Abba-Aliyu, Acting ED HR&Cs, Mrs. Abiodun Afolabi, the President of the Nigerian Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajearo and the President General of SSAEC, Comrade Chika Ben.
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