Morung Express News
Atoizu | November 25
Atoizu Tokujo Kukami Hoho (ATKH - Atoizu Area GB’s Association) on November 25 celebrated its Silver Jubilee at Atoizu local ground with Parliamentary Secretary for Justice & Law, Er. Picto Shohe as the chief guest.
Er. Picto recalled that his commitment was to construct roads and build bridges under Atoizu area and accordingly work orders for six bridges have been issued some of which have started construction.
He said Aizuto to Atoizu road spanning 14 km was under construction. He said owing to climatic conditions especially this year various works have been hampered but appealed the GBs and public to cooperate with the authorities.
Another commitment, Er. Picto made was blacktopping of Atoizu town which he said was completed. The local MLA also said he was working to see that National Highway pass through Saptiqa area under Atoizu.
“There is not enough development especially in road sector under Atoizu and I am trying my best to bring more development,” he said.
He appealed the leaders of the area to lead the public in extending support and cooperation towards any development projects initiated by the government.
He said that the ATKH motto, ‘Peace and Protection’ was appropriate and added that peace and protection could be brought about by leaders including GBs. Drawing reference to Genesis 1:26, Er. Picto called for joining hands with God at the forefront to reign in peace in the society.
He pointed out that Sumi GBs were hereditary and urged them to lead the public in the same way that forefathers did with sincerity and honesty.
Quoting Billy Graham’s words, “Life is not an easy road,” Er. Picto appealed the GBs to live a faithful life adding that their responsibility was not confined only within the family but expands to the society. He said their responsibility was not an easy one but encouraged that everything was possible with the help of God.
Further, Er. Picto who is also a GB advised the GBs to differentiate between their responsibilities towards the society and the Church. Prior to starting the programme, Er. Picto unveiled the jubilee monolith.
Lauding the ATKH for attaining 25 years, Atoizu ADC, Arikumba encouraged upon the GBs to understand the needs of the public and sincerely work for them. Stating that a jubilee was a milestone, he encouraged the GBs to march ahead with progress and unity.
First President of ATKH, Hetoyi also spoke at the programme.
Men and womenfolk of Vekuho Old village and Atoizu town respectively performed cultural items during the programme.
Earlier, Nagaland Class - I Contractors’ Union, General Secretary, L. Pukhato Shohe inaugurated the ATKH office building which was constructed by him.
The jubilee celebration was attended by a host of GBs under Atoizu area and Zunheboto, representatives of Sumi Totimi Hoho, Atoizu Area Sumi Totimi Hoho, Atoizu Area Students’ Union, Saptiqa Area Students’ Union, a host of Church leaders and others.
