By our reporter
Colleagues, friends and family members converged on Federal Capital Territory Administration (FCTA)’s Area Council Services Secretariat (ACSS), Area 11, Abuja, to celebrate with its Director of Planning, Research and Statistics (PRS), Dr. Sarah David Areo, who retired from service after 33 meritorious years of duty. She is aged 60.
At a send-forth ceremony to mark her exit, they showered encomiums on Dr. Areo for her contributions to FCTA and the development of the nation’s capital.
Representing the ACSS Director of Administration and Finance, Mr. Olanipekun Omolola, the Director of the Department of Inspectorate, Planning and Monitoring, Arch. Geoffrey Osuji, in the opening remarks, thanked God Almighty for sustaining Areo throughout her career.
Omolola praised God that Dr. Areo is retiring in sound health, saying with good health, a lot of accomplishments lie in wait in the wider world for any retiree to still notch up.
She prayed for Dr. Areo’s continued guidance and fulfilment in retirement.
Representatives of various departments, as well as friends and family, also delivered goodwill messages in recognition of her dedication and service.
Born on 6 October, 1966, in Keffi, Nasarawa State, Areo joined the then Federal Capital Development Authority (FCDA) in 1993 as a Personnel Officer on Grade Level 8. Through dint of hard work, she rose through the ranks and was appointed a Director in 2022.
During her career, she served in several departments and offices, including Engineering Services, Administration and Supply, the Office of the Permanent Secretary, and the Social Development Secretariat.
Dr. Areo became Director of PRS at ACSS in February 2023, a position she held until her retirement.
Areo holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Political Science from Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, which she obtained in 1990.
She has also represented FCTA at various engagements, participated in professional workshops and seminars, and served on several committees.
In her response, Dr. Areo thanked the management and staff of ACSS for their support and goodwill.
She urged public servants to build productive relationships, remain transparent and diligent, and demonstrate commitment to their duties.
The Secretariat wished her good health, happiness and fulfilment in retirement, commending her years of service to the FCTA.
*PHOTO CAPTION: A cross section of staff members pose for a photograph at the occasion.
