Chief Minister Dr Neiphiu Rio addressing 25th Death Anniversary of Vamuzo at Yoruba village on March 22. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Yoruba | March 22
The need to name Local Area Development Programme (LADP) as Vamuzo LADP has been suggested by MLA Achumbemo Kikon and endorsed by Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) at the 25th Death Anniversary of Vamuzo, former chief minister of Nagaland at Yoruba village under Phek district.
Speaking on the occasion, Kikon informed that he had made suggestion to the state government and Chief Minister Dr. Neiphiu Rio in the recently concluded 6th session of the 14th Nagaland Legislative Assembly that the LADP be named after Vamuzo in his honour. It was his (Vamuzo) idea and concept that today LADP is adopted not only in Nagaland, but all over India including Member of Parliament (MP).
It is befitting that we name such programme after him (Vamuzo), Kikon said. He said that once the Nagaland government adopted the same, the state government must send a strong representation to Govt of India to use it all over India and name it as Vamuzo MP LADP.
CPO President, Vezuhu Keyho also requested Dr Rio to put Vamuzo name after VDB or LADP “so that the upcoming generation will remember him as a pioneer.”
Responding to the plea, Dr Rio, who present at the programme said that the government will discuss the matter to honour Vamuzo in a befitting manner.
Dr Rio described Vamuzo as a man of principle, integrity, straight forward, simplicity, humility and man of the masses. The Chief Minister said that Vamuzo’s legacy is freshly alive through the Village Development Board (VDB) and Compact Area Development Scheme or Local Area Development Fund), mainly for uplifting rural economy. Also acknowledging the enormous contribution made by Vamuzo, the CM called Sano Vamuzo (wife of Lt. Vamuzo) and her family continues to contribute to the society even in days to come.
Also speaking on the occasion, Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsü, former Chief Minister of Nagaland asked the people to remember good things Vamuzo had done and also urged the people to do good things in remembrance of Vamuzo.
I. Imkong, former minister described Vamuzo as a decisive leader with resourceful qualities.
Zapra Chakhesang, former Chairman of Nagaland Public Service Commission shared on “Vamuzo as a man I know). Sano Vamuzo (wife of lt. Vamuzo) thanked everyone who continues to uphold in his (Vamuzo) memory. Niketu Iralu, social activist and Mϋdihi Lohe, Head GB of Yorϋba also spoke on the occasion.
Thenucho Tϋnyi, Chairman, Vamuzo Memorial Trust presided over the programme. Nagaland’s School Education & SCERT Advisor Dr Kekhrielhoulie Yhome, New & Renewable Energy and NSDMA advisor Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe, NLA former speaker Dr. Chotisuh Sazo, ex- minister Zachilhii Vadeo and several other dignitaries also present at the programme.
Earlier, Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsü inaugurated the Vamuzo Memorial VDB Museum-cum Research Centre at Tükhoba, Yorüba Village. Dr Liezietsu said that peace is the core of social life. He added that principles of peace are the heart of Christian doctrine. Dr Meneno V Rhakho highlighted the concept of Village Development Board (VDB). VDB Yorüba, Vezota Veswùh delivered the welcome note while Thüjovelü Phesao presented a tribute song.
The programme was organised under the aegis of Vamuzo Memorial Trust and Chozuba Range Public Organisation.
