NPC Honours Immediate Past DG Raji-Mustapha with Sendforth, Car Gift

By Queen Kunde

The National Productivity Centre (NPC) has honoured its immediate past Director-General, Dr. Nasir Olaitan Raji-Mustapha, in a colourful sendforth ceremony that celebrated his exemplary service, visionary leadership, and immense contributions to national development.

The event, hosted by the current Director-General, Dr. Baffa Babba Dan’Agundi, at the NPC headquarters conference hall, drew dignitaries, former DGs, management staff, family, and friends of the celebrant.

In his address, Dr. Dan’Agundi praised his predecessor for laying the foundation on which he has continued to build, adding that true leadership is measured when one leaves an office and is remembered for good.

“There is nothing more important to me in life than when you leave a place and you are told you have done well, and we are praying for you,” he said, before presenting Dr. Raji-Mustapha with a car gift as part of the sendforth.

Dan’Agundi also disclosed that NPC has introduced incentives to boost staff morale and productivity, including a policy where every retiring Head of Department goes home with a car.

Former DG Dr. Kashim Yunusa Akor, under whom Raji-Mustapha served for eight years, described him as a man of integrity who not only built on his legacy but also surpassed it. He applauded the tradition of continuity at the Centre, while urging the current DG to sustain staff welfare.

In his response, Dr. Raji-Mustapha expressed gratitude to the Centre and reaffirmed his commitment to Nigeria’s productivity drive. He reminded stakeholders that “motivation is the key to productivity,” urging completion and approval of NPC’s Conditions of Service to strengthen staff welfare.

The high point of the event was the presentation of cars to Dr. Raji-Mustapha, as well as other recent and soon-to-be retirees, alongside certificates and awards in recognition of their service.

The atmosphere was one of gratitude and respect, marking the sendforth as a fitting tribute to a leader whose impact continues to inspire productivity advancement in Nigeria.