27th General Conference of Naga Students’ Federation underway
Tsürangkong, May 31 (MExN): At the inaugural session of the 27th General Conference of Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) at Chungtiayimsen in Tsürangkong, Minister for PHED, Chotisuh Sazo urged the gathering “to be agent of change by changing towards positive thinking with decency, honesty, humility and integrity.”
Lamenting that Naga society is going through “rough and hard times of fragmentation from Naga National groups to civil society organisations,” the Minister further asked to deliberate and ameliorate the ills of Naga society. He encouraged to rise above one’s village and tribe and start viewing Nagas as a wholesome unit.
“The founding fathers of the NSF had clear purpose and vision. They did not view Naganess from the prism of tribe. We should all be worthy inheritors of this vision by nurturing and promoting the ideals and principles of our founding fathers,” added the minister.
All Sumi Students’ Union performing traditional game during the ‘cultural regale’ at the 27th NSF general conference on Wednesday afternoon.
Sazo went on to say that the government under the leadership of Dr. Shürhozelie is striving its best to provide equal opportunity to the youth by streamlining appointments but the state alone cannot provide jobs to all. Therefore, the youth today should not just earn degrees and seek jobs but ameliorate and strive to become job providers, he asserted.
Union Minister of State for Home, Kiren Rijiju, who was slated to be the chief guest at the inaugural programme, could not make it due to inclement weather; however the Union Minister dispatched a letter which was read out at the programme.
Also, Chief Minister Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu, the chief host of the conference, could not make it due to some pressing engagements related with the State.
Minister Chotisuh Sazo unveiled the NSF monolith at Tsürang valley which was dedicated by ABAM Executive Secretary, Rev Dr Mar Atsongchanger. NSF president, Subenthung Kithan delivered the presidential address while Alam Herang presented a special song. A cultural troupe from the Arunachal Pradesh Naga Students’ Federation presented a cultural dance while an accapella group from the AKM presented a special song.
