AYO holds consultative meeting

Morung Express News Kohima | August 10   The Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) held a consultative meeting on August 10 at Hotel Japfü, Kohima with former leaders of the organisation. The consultation was held with regard to the upcoming Silver Jubilee Celebration in November. The meeting was also an attempt to gather and pay tribute to all former leaders and volunteers of the organisation since its inception, as well as seek consultation and suggestions for the future strengthening of the organisation.   Former President Theyiekielie Tacü, in his greetings mentioned that the initiatives of AYO was not just a concept borne by the youth but that of the elders, therefore including the elders is a must. Tacü also informed that the organisation was formed in order to strengthen the Angami community and protect the tribe from oppression. AYO was formed not to create enmity with others but to strengthen the community, said Tacü, adding that the organisation continues to be one of the most firm foundations of the community. Tacü further asserted that to strengthen the organisation, there needs to be goodwill and forgiveness.   Former AYO leader Gonei-ü Sirie spoke on the history of the formation of AYO in 1991 which was firstly termed as "Angamimia Miavimia Kro-o" and later changed to Angami Youth Organisation. By 1992, youth organisations were initiated in all Angami villages which, today, have become one of the most powerful organisations in any village set up.

  Under the theme "Kelhou Kevi Ra" (loosely translated as the good and blessed Land), the 25 years celebration of AYO will focus on four E's namely Education, Economy, Environment and Ethos. As a prelude to the celebration, seminars on the four issues will be held in the four Angami regions i.e., Northern Angami, Southern Angami, Western Angami and Chakhro region in August and September.   With a call to live with honest dignity, pursue quality education, to built and aspire for a more sustainable sustainable economy, to respond and work to improve the challenging environmental issues, and to uphold the values and Ethos of the tribe, the celebration will be held from November 4 to 5 at Kigwema where the AYO was formed.