The Forestry Research Institution of Ghana of the Council for Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR-FORIG) has rewarded best workers and eight retired staff at the end-of-year get together.
It is a compensation for their commitment and contribution to the growth of the institution over the years. Some of them had worked at the institution between 18 and 42 years.
Some of the workers who were recognised for their performance include; Mr. James Oppong Amponsah, Special Service Award, Dr. Mrs. Elizabeth Asantewaah Obeng, Best Scientist, Professor Emmanuel Opuni Frimpong, Best Scientist Publisher, Mr. Zac Achab, Best Worker Out Station, Mr. Thomas Atidana, Best Worker Non-Technical, Mr. Constant Ezuame, Best Worker Technical Grade, Mr. Francis Asare, Best Worker Non-Core Research Grade, and Professor Stephen Adu-Bredu, Recognition for Service.
The Retirees, who were honoured at the event are; Ms. Akua Serwaah, Mr. Samuel Larbi, Mr. Kwame Tawiah, Mr. Abdul Atingah, Mr. Joseph K. Sehuka, Dr. Luke C.N. Anglaaere, Mr. Kofi Amakye and Mr. Harona Issaka.
Professor Dr. Daniel A. Ofori, a Director at the CSIR-FORIG commended the Senior and Junior Staff and the Scientists at the Research Institution for their commitment to duty. He said the recognition and commendation were to serve as motivation for others to emulate.
He entreated the retirees to join the Retirees Union to secure their welfare while on retirement.
Professor Dr. Ofori also advised workers on the importance of planning their retirement while actively working to ensure quality and decent livelihood while on retirement.
He disclosed that, the institution projection towards 2023 is to embark on research into the effects of using weedicides on farmland.
