Kohima, May 24 (MExN): Nagaland Chief Minister, Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu on Wednesday extended appreciation to the Americans, particularly the American missionaries for bringing Christianity to the Naga people.
“Had the American missionaries not entered into our land and spread the gospel, the Naga people would not have been what we are now,” he said, according to a press release.
The CM was interacting with eight-member delegation from Virginia Baptist Missions and Baptist Collegiate Ministry led by Rev Jeffrey S Buffkin, who called on the Chief Minister in his office chamber at Nagaland Civil Secretariat.
Dr. Shürhozelie shared with the American delegates that Nagaland though is landlocked and surrounded by mighty countries with various different religions, yet none of the Naga people were converted to other religions. Instead, Nagas preach and spread the gospel to other people, he added.
He further expressed regrets that due to the Naga political problem, Nagaland could not be developed to the expectation. However, he said once permanent settlement comes, it is expected that development will take place at a faster pace.
Rev. Buffkin extended his appreciation to the Naga people and stated Nagas are second to none and that the State is developing well in many fields. He was also encouraged to see that the Naga people are fighting and doing well against human trafficking, the release added.
