Kohima, July 14 (MExN): The 12th NI Jamir Academic Excellence Award was presented to five meritorious HSLC students at Molu Ki, Kohima on July 14. The awardees were Sangerbenla Tzudir, 6th rank, Wangshirenla Longkumer, 8th rank, Sentilong Walling, 12th rank, Yarenbenla, 17th rank and Chubakatila Jamir, 18th rank of the HSLC examination 2018 conducted by the Nagaland Board of School Education.
Advisor NIDC and Industries & Commerce, Imnatiba, who was the guest speaker, said in India there are still many schools with bad infrastructures and lacking good teachers, including Nagaland, and that such schools need to be improved.
He described NI Jamir as the pioneer in education amongst the Aos. He was the first graduate, first Headmaster at Middle English School, Mokokchung, the first IAS from Ongpangkong range and the first Chief Secretary among the Aos. He was also an active member in ABAM activities and also translated Chronicles I and II of the Bible from English to Ao language. He encouraged the students saying that due to his education he was a self developed person who set himself as an example for others.
Imnatiba said that 47 students have been awarded the NI Jamir Academic Excellence Award so far, but their whereabouts or careers are unknown. Therefore, he encouraged the Union and the community to organise an orientation programme about careers for the students and also help develop their characters so they can contribute to the society.
Regarding educated unemployment problem, he encouraged the unemployed to take up the schemes provided by the government to be self employed since India is now becoming industrialized and Nagaland has a huge potential. “Since Nagaland is very corrupted, we Naga people should develop the feeling of shame so that we feel ashamed and guilty of our wrong doing which can only change our state,” the MLA stated.
Former Chief Minister and Governor Dr SC Jamir while exhorting the gathering stated that the younger generation should not forget the history and roots of the Naga people. He also called on the Aos not to forget their responsibility towards the betterment of Nagaland.
The former Governor further questioned the future of Naga people if Nagas were blocked with corruption, arrogance, dishonesty, etc. He stated one should possess good character with honesty and challenged the youth to rededicate themselves and work for the betterment of Nagaland.
Minister for Urban Development and Municipal Affairs, Metsubo Jamir, while speaking on behalf of late NI Jamir’s family congratulated all students who had successfully passed the recently conducted HSLC examination. The Minister also thanked the Ongpangkong Union for initiating the NI Jamir Academic Excellence Award. He also cautioned the students not to forget one’s mother tongue, culture and traditions as they are their identity.
