Fumesua (Ash), Dec. 23, GNA – The Forestry Research Institute of Ghana of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-FORIG), has held its annual end of year get-together and honoured workers who provided exceptional services for the year 2021.
Eight staff who retired in the year were also rewarded for their dedicated services to the Institute over the years.
They took home electrical appliances such as deep freezers, television sets, gas ovens and other packages.
Professor. Daniel A. Ofori, the Director of FORIG paid glowing tribute to the retired staff and took time off to eulogize their qualities and how they impacted their various departments during active service.
He said their sacrifices and commitment towards building a strong and vibrant FORIG would forever be remembered even as they exited the institution.
“You have left a huge mark behind and we shall forever appreciate the selfless services you rendered in this institution”, Prof. Ofori stated.
He implored them to accept the token given to them to remind them that FORIG appreciated every effort they made to the growth of the institution as former workers.
The Director also praised the award winners under the 2021 best workers category for performing beyond expectations and charged them to do even better in the coming years.
The Institute, he noted, would continue to recognise the exceptional performance of workers to serve as motivation for all members to perform better.
Mr Kester Kwasi Mensah, one of the retirees thanked management of FORIG for the honour done to them, urging those in active service to continue working hard to the growth of the institution.
He stated that retirement was not a punishment if well planned and advised the staff in active service to plan their retirement at least 10 years before they leave office.
GNA