Our Correspondent
Porba (Phek) | October 27
Nagaland’s lone Rajya Sabha MP KG Kenye today graced the silver jubilee celebration of Veyieta Memorial Government High School, Porba under Phek district.
Speaking on the occasion, he said that education is like a vehicle which take the society forward and take the people elsewhere for prosperity. He said society cannot grow in the right perspective without education. He also stressed on the need to have peace and understanding amongst the people.
Expressing that in this fast paced world, there are many influences both from the modern technology and traditional system of life, Kenye urged all to strive hard for what is right and good thereby strengthening the foundation for excellence.
Pointing that Naga forefathers virtue of truthfulness, honesty and hardworking is fast diminishing, Kenye called upon people to re- cultivate the good traditional values and practices. Honesty and hardworking are the most precious gems, which even the world has been looking for but Nagas have it since generation and only needs to cultivate it, he said. He also honoured the pioneers of the school for their dedication and hard work in bringing laurels and in producing many prominent personalities in various fields.
Also speaking on the occasion as guest of honour, Phek Deputy Commissioner Muruho Chotso congratulated the pioneers of the school also extended best wishes for a brighter future. He said that no one can be judged by being graduates as many of them do not have any skills and do not want to take up any job, except white-collar job. Technical courses should be taken up in order to be self-reliant instead of being a simple graduate without any skills, he said.
In this competitive world simply completing higher education won't be enough but have to take up industrial and technical courses to enhance one's own skills, he said while appealing VMGHS Porba to set example for the rest of government schools in the district.
Chaired by VMGHS Porba Headmaster, Etsongoyi Medeo, the celebration commenced with invocation prayer offered by Pastor of Baptist Church Porba, Hiivevo Sakhamo. Porba VDB Secretary Niiciitso Riiho delivered the welcome address. Special numbers were presented by students of the school -25th anniversary choir and Porba youth. CRCC Executive Secretary CRCC Rev Vevozo Khamo pronounced benediction.
