Our Correspondent
Kohima | December 3
Parliamentary Secretary for Youth Resources & Sports, State Lotteries and Music Task Force Khriehu Liezietsu today asked the students to re-invent the dignity of labour.
Speaking at the 21st Annual Day programme at Oriental College here, Liezietsu asked the students not only look for government and white colored jobs but opt for skill and capacity by becoming skilled workers and entrepreneurs which would boost the economy of the state as current the state was mostly dependent on outsiders.
“It is high time we as a society and state become self-reliant, we should be physically and mentally prepared ourselves to do all the jobs for our development, as well as for our daily survival” he added. He said students as future leaders should practice and inculcate positive actions and thoughts for what they sow today will be reaped tomorrow.
Lauding the college authority for imparting quality and skilled development education to students, the parliamentary secretary also asked students to acquire the education system imparted by the college. “I am also aware of the fact that the education provided by this college is backed up by the right moral and spiritual foundation. This college being a Christian educational institution is fully catering to the moral and spiritual aspects of the students’ growth and developmental needs’ he said.
He also appreciated the farsighted pioneers of the college who have understood the importance of quality education. He said all over the world the importance of quality education and manpower development as the means of bringing wholesome and faster development has been recognized.
He said without quality education a man cannot realize his full potentials.
Liezietsu also appreciated the college authorities and faculty member for imparting quality education to students. “The college is not only excelling academically but also in various aspects of a student’s life and career. All these are the result of the dedicated hardwork being put in by the pioneers, the management and faculty of this college” he said.
The parliamentary secretary also lauded the extra effort being put by Principal, Dr. Ketshukietuo Dzuvichu to make the college excel in many fronts.
Dzivichu in his welcome speech said college has been excelling in academic and other curriculum activities all because of dedicated faculty, management members and students. He said college would focus on skill development while not forgetting imparting quality education. He underscored the need to impart skilled development education to students for their future survival and to contribute to the progress of the state.
On the occasion academic awards were also presented to students, special award to teachers and special presentation to graduating students.
Earlier, Parliamentary Secretary also inaugurated indoor stadium and basketball court at the college premises.
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