The graduating students with others during the North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research 7th graduation day at Peace Centre, Chümoukedima on October 18. (Photo Courtesy: NEISSR)
Chümoukedima, October 18 (MExN): North East Institute of Social Sciences and Research (NEISSR) commemorated 7th graduation day at Peace Centre, Chümoukedima on October 18. Altogether, 49 students of Masters in Social Work received their graduation certificate during the function, NEISSR Desk stated in a press release.
The chief guest, Menuokholie Kire, Joint Director (Admin) and State Project Director (RUSA), Higher education, Government of Nagaland in his address emphasised the importance of skill development as the need of the hour. Every student must venture out with dedication and hard work to realise their dreams. Blame game must give way to reasons and commitment, he stated.
The guest of honour, Rev Fr Dr George Kedhoulhou, Principal, St Joseph’s College (Autonomous) Jakhama stressed the importance of leadership in the perspective of today’s context. ‘Today, Nagas have learnt the culture of hard work and consistency. These have enhanced the intellectual growth of the individuals. Students must imbibed the qualities of intellectual leadership to be more efficient and effective in the society. Society can be much safer in the hands of the intellectuals,’ he stated.
Stephen Gangmei, Assistant Professor felicitated the graduates with certificates and awards. Magdalen Odyuo bagged the first rank award, best research award and best student award. The Best Professional Progressive Circle (PPC) was awarded to ‘We Can team’ for bringing out the best model ‘Promise Home.’
Other highlights of the function were academic procession, invocation by Rev Fr Chacko Karinthayil, welcome address by Rev Fr Dr CP Anto, Principal, NEISSR, Imtipongla Kichu shared the journey of NEISSR and Livino, former President of Students Council for Social Change reminisced the memories in NEISSR. The celebration hosted by Zhovino Kechu and Kossam Laoba Konyak, concluded with note of gratitude by Rev Fr Khing, Vice-Principal and Administrator.
