Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho and others during the inauguration of the new campus of CCHE on May 13. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Jotsoma | May 13
The new college campus of Capital College of Higher Education (CCHE) was inaugurated today at Thegaba, Phezhu, Jotsoma near Kohima.
Inaugurating the new campus, Rev. Dr. Zelhou Keyho, General Secretary, Nagaland Baptist Church Council (NBCC) congratulated the college for getting the new campus. “May you take the courage to face the challenges that may come your way,” he said.
He also told the students to discover the purpose of their life through “meaning education and interaction with knowledge.” “We are in an exciting era, many things are happening. They include bad things, undesirable things but alongside of those things good things are happening too. Our world is no longer the same, and perhaps we can say so even in the field of education. Challenging situations we face, moments of desperation we encounter. And yet life goes on,” said Rev. Dr. Keyho and stressed on the need to make out things that will impact our society and world.
In this instant world, there are something that cannot be instant. It takes time, it takes dedication, it takes commitment, it takes planning and above all it takes vision and resilience to be different, he said.
He added that education is one which needs proper planning, vision and careful drafting of smart and dedicated minds, stating “Because in education we deal with young and tender minds. Education must be drafted with care in order to give a meaning future to our world.”
‘Young minds are the hope and future of our tomorrow’
Also stressing on the need to stay close to what “we are doing not only during the season but also out of season,” Rev. Dr. Keyho said “We must pick up new ideas and insights as we listen to the frustrated voices around us-even our own failures. We must pick up fresh insights and fresh sounds and this we can do only if we stay close to the world without becoming part of the world. Listen to another definition of vision.”
“A vision, or view of the future, is an ongoing, evolving, hopeful look into the future that stirs the hearts and minds of people who know they will never see its end or limit,” he stressed.
We must bank on the little success of the little things we have made to encourage ourselves and one another and say to ourselves we can do it, he added.
Stating that the young minds are the hope and future of our tomorrow, Rev. Dr. Keyho called upon them to “know that you are born with a purpose embedded: you don’t just carry the image in you like a statue or a portrait for people to admire you. You are not just a wow piece. In you, there is a divine purpose which you must realize.”
You are created with a purpose and for a purpose, he said and told the students to discover their identity and purpose through a relationship with Christ.”
About CCHE
Vezuhu Keyho, Chairman, College Governing Body informed that the college was established in 2004 and affiliated to Nagaland University. The college started as National Academy of Higher Education (Evening College) at Tinpati. After 2 years, it was shifted to PR Hill Kohima in 2017.
In the same year, the college was recognized by UGC under section 2(f) and 12 (B) of the UGC Act of 1956. Stating that NAAC assessment has become mandatory for every institution under UGC, he informed that the college has been preparing for assessment.
In 2019, a tripartite agreement had been signed to go for a joint venture for all round development of the college and accordingly, decision was taken to introduce science stream. This college is sponsored by National Academy Society an Educational Society and managed by a Governing Body.
He said that Arts stream would continue at old Campus in Kohima while science stream would function at the new campus, Jotsoma.
Earlier, the inaugural programme was chaired by Kenneth Punyii, member College Governing Body while college Principal Dr. Zokho Venuh delivered welcome address. Rev. Vezopa Rhakho, President, Kohima Baptist Pastors’ Fellowship invoked God’s blessing.
The College choir presented the college anthem, composed by Dr. Rukulu Puro. Tsoshelii Keyho, BA 4th Semester presented a special number. Vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Khrietuo Doulo, Managing Director, CCHE.
