Lokayukta Nagaland, Banuo Z Jamir with others during the awareness programme on functioning of the Nagaland Lokayukta in Longleng on May 30. (DIPR Photo)
Longleng, May 30 (MExN): A one-day awareness programme on the functioning of the Nagaland Lokayukta was held in collaboration with District Administration Longleng, at DPDB hall Longleng on May 30.
Lokayukta Nagaland, Banuo Z Jamir, speaking at the programme called upon the gathering to always do the right thing. As per the DIPR report, she added that they are the ones who have the authority in whichever assignments they have been entrusted with.
Jamir stated that the fight against corruption requires a concerted effort by everyone. She hoped that through the awareness programme, the citizens will be better informed of what each one of them can each contribute towards this fight.
Deputy Commissioner Longleng, Dharam Raj, IAS, in his address acknowledged the Lokayukta and her team for their effort to make people of Nagaland aware about the provisions of the Nagaland Lokayukta Act, 2017; Prevention of Corruption Act, 1988 and Wistel Blowers Protection Act, 2024.
Upa Lokayukta, Mayang Lima, highlighted about the Nagaland Lokayukta Act 2017 while Upa Lokayukta, Khanrinla Koza shared on the salient aspects of the various laws that govern the Nagaland Lokayukta, Structure and Prevention of Corruption Act 1988, Attachment of Property and Wistel Blowers Protection Act, 2024.
The programme also witnessed productive open discussion with the participants. SP Nagaland Lokayukta Police, B. Phongtau Phom, delivered the vote of thanks. The programme was attended by the Phom People's Council, Phomla Hoichem, Phom Students Conference, Wards representative and the representatives from churches within Longleng Town.
Tuensang: A one-day awareness programme on functioning of the Nagaland Lokayukta in collaboration with District Administration Tuensang was held at DC Conference Hall, Tuensang on May 29.
Banuo Z Jamir Lokayukta Nagaland highlighted that Lokayukta is an independent body that have authority to inquire into the allegations of Corruption, abuse of power and maladministration in functioning of government offices and public servants. They play a crucial role in promoting transparency and accountability in public administration in the state.
A Zibenthung Kithan DC, Tuensang in his short speech thanked the Nagaland Lokayukta team led by Banou Z Jamir for their tireless work in creating awareness in Lokayukta in the district.
Mayang Lima Upa Lokayukta spoke on Nagaland Lokayukta ACT, 2017 and PC Act, 1988, while Khanrinla T Koza Upa Lokayukta spoke on Whistle Blowers Protection Act, 2024. P. Mono Khiamniungan Secretary, Nagaland Lokayukta proposed the vote of thanks.
