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By Austin Asadu/Moses Agbe-(from Abuja).
It was a day of celebration, felicitation, outpourings of joy and thanksgiving to the Almighty God as Accountant Isaac Tyohuma, the immediate past Director of Finance and Accounts, from the Federal Ministry of Health, Abuja recently marked his retirement from the Federal Civil Service to bagg the title of Senior Citizens of Nigeria (SCN), with a special send forth party attended by family friends, colleagues, well wishers and admirers cutting across vast segments of the Nigerian society.
Chief Tyohuma who retired as a Director of Finance and Accounts in the Health Ministry, as earlier stated hosted guests and visitors at his residence in Kings Park Estate near Games Village, Abuja with assorted foods including pounded yam, fried rice, soft drinks, wine, hot drinks and live entertainment from a very rich traditional Tiv cultural troupe of musicians and dancers.
The celebrant was garlanded with praises, encomiums,tributes and also words of encouragement and advice from the guests and family friends present on how to proceed with his new phase of life. Some of the eminent dignitaries present included an Elder Statesman of his clan,. Elder Tegh-Tegh Shaakaa; the Auditor General For the Federation(AGF), Accountant Kanyitor Shaakaa; Engr Barnabas Adekpe of the Department of Petroleum Resources (DPR); Chief Gabriel Gbayan, a retired Director of Media Services from the Office of Auditor General For Federation(AGF) amongst others.
The Elder Statesman, Chief Shaakaa in an exclusive interview with Star Rays Online/TV, prayed for the sustenance of the celebrant, his family and associates while calling on him to continue with his good deeds as nothing is more precious than a good name, honesty, integrity and commitment to service. Engr Barnabas Adekpe in an exclusive chat with Star Rays Online/ Star TV, on his own part wished the celebrant long life, good health and prosperity as he enters the retirement phase:
“I want to appreciate the retired Director, Accountant Isaac Tyohuma for his time in the federal government and the considerable efforts he put in the noble service of his beloved fatherland. I also thank the Almighty God for keeping him alive, strong and healthy as he retires as a Senior Citizen of Nigeria.”
This is also a good time for him to continue with his benevolent and philanthropic activities which he has been rendering to his people.
” However due to the financial instability in the country, l want to advise him to be careful and cautious as people come to him with all forms of investment schemes because many of them are not what they seem but are only out to dupe him of his hard earned money, God forbid.
” So I thank the celebrant for inviting us to celebrate with him and l wish him God’s blessings, guidance and protection in the crucial days and years ahead”.
Another distinguished guest, a retired Director of Media Services in the office of AGF, Chief Gabriel Gbayan, a seasoned technocrat while speaking to Star Rays Correspents exclusivly, also hailed the celebrant for his credible and efficient service to the nation while calling on him to see retirement as the opening for greater opportunities in life:
”Many people see retirement as a life sentence but it is not really so. lt is also a time to explore more opportunities to greater fulfilment and advancement in life. We thank God that the celebrant is still strong, vibrant and agile, so he can also tackle the numerous challenges and opportunities that will come his way and l wish him all the best in his new phase of life” he stressed.
In a related development, a former Special Adviser to the immediate past Taraba State Governor, Arch. Darius Dickson Ishaku, Mr. Sam Mchivga, while speaking with Star Rays Online/Star TV exclusively, also appreciated the Almighty God for keeping the tear-leather Director, Isaac Tyohuma in good health and high spirits throughout his period of service; noting that it is not easy to leave service with an unblemished reputation which he has done.
He also stated that the celebrant is lucky to have his family members, friends and well wishers around him to shower him with love and affection in this momentous period of his life and wished him all the protection, guidance and mercy of the Almighty God.
