Kohima, November 30 (MExN): The Chokri Area Public Organisation (CAPO) today celebrated its silver jubilee at Chokriba in Phek district under the theme "Hard work is the solution" with Nagaland Legislative Assembly (NLA) speaker Chotisuh Sazo as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Sazo congratulated the organisation for having reached 25 years of its existence and also expressed his gratitude to the organisation for having rendered yeoman service to our people. He lauded the organisers for aptly choosing the theme "Hard work is the solution" which is in sync with our cherished culture of honesty, integrity and hard labour.
“As we revisit our economy in the past self sufficiency was the hallmark of our people and self sufficiency was gained with the result of hard labour,” he said. He urged upon all to put their sincere efforts whereby the theme will not be just a slogan but a living reality.
Sazo also urges upon all to draw lessons from the host village Rihuba wherein all the household are engaged in having a farm in their respective backyard and beyond. As a prelude to the silver jubilee celebration, he urged upon all to take up viable projects in their respective villages whereby they would put in hard work to gain self sufficiency.
The celebration was attended by a mammoth gathering from all the villages of Chokri area and neighbouring villages. The inaugural function was followed by cultural presentation by all the villages of Chokri Area.
The function begun with unveiling of monolith by Sazo followed by greetings from Kikhwesul Thokhwe President Japfuphiki Chokri Dzevi Krotho. Short speeches were delivered by N. Theyo, ex minister, Thenucho Tunyi, ex-minister and Murohu Chotso, Deputy Commissioner Phek.
