The Minister for Defence, Hon Dominic Nitiwul has commended staff of his Ministry for displaying professionalism, hard work and commitment in the discharge of their duties in the year 2018.

Speaking at the end of year get-together held at The Square on Friday 21 December, 2018, the Minister lauded personnel for achieving targets set by the Ministry for the year despite the challenges they were faced with.

Hon Nitiwul entreated staff to carry out their duties with discipline and diligence whiles maintaining personal safety and security in the coming year; he additionally urged personnel to continue to support the Ministry in order for it to achieve all its set targets.

On his part, the Chief Director of the Ministry, Dr Evans A Dzikum said the celebration was an opportunity for the staff to share love, socialize and take time off work to make merry and celebrate the birth of Christ.

He thanked the Minister and his Deputy for giving the staff the chance to come together and be able to make merry and interact among themselves.

He praised the staff for comporting themselves and working effectively to making the year under review a successful one.