After I was appointed as the State Financial Officer on 27.04.1996, Zam decided to ask for an optional retirement on 1st January 1997. Her service in MADA at that date was 25 years 3 months which would enable her for a full pension. The fact that she would have to go for computerisation courses was the main catalyst that push her for an early optional retirement. Secondly, as the wife of the SFO, Zam thought it was unfair for her to skip her duties at MADA while she has got to accompany me for any State Official Functions during normal office hours.
When her application for optional retirement was approved by JPA, her colleagues at MADA decided to give her a farewell reception on Tuesday, 24th December 1996 at the MADA Headquarters Concourse. Since by nature she was nervous and easily agitated, Zam pleaded with me to accompany her for the reception and also to give her farewell speech on her behalf although she would be present at the same reception.
Initially her colleagues started laughing when I went to the podium to give the speech on behalf of Zam although Zam was personally present at the occasion. Halfway through when Zam has regained her composure and confidence, she stood up and gave her final farewell speech by herself. It was indeed a memorable and tearful occasion for Zam and her colleagues. Thank you MADA for giving us the oppurtunity to convey our sincere gratitudes to all the good things that MADA has given us.
Mr Zahelem, MADA Administrator (Service) giving his introductory speech
Giving farewell speech on behalf of Zam although Zam was present at her farewell reception
With brim of confidence, Zam giving her final farewell speech.
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