Morung Express News
Ungma | April 6
Nagaland Chief Minister, Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu today inaugurated the new Science cum Administrative building at Senayangba Government Hr Secondary School, Ungma here today. He was accompanied by a host of dignitaries that included a cabinet minister, parliamentary secretaries, Advisors (MLA), government officials and others.
The Chief Minister, while speaking at the inaugural programme of the new science and administrative building at SGHSS, underscored the importance of science education in the state and country. He said that the first science college – Kohima Science College – was established in 1963 thereby becoming the second oldest government college in the state after Fazl Ali College in Mokokchung. Over years, due to popular demand, many of science branches had been established in different institutions catering to the needs of the science students whole over.
In this regard, he urged the students to avail the educational opportunities found at their doorsteps instead of aspiring to get admitted in colleges in towns or cities. He said that studying outside entails a lot of finances and the expenses of a child’s education directly or indirectly affects the economy of the parents. Dr Shürhozelie maintained that ‘our students should be taught to consider the economy of the parents and to take it into consideration’ and choose the educational institution found at their doorsteps.
He said that if colleges like Kohima Science College or in Delhi or other cities can do it, then surely the science institutions in other parts of the state can also it and achieve excellence. However, he pointed out that the cooperation of the people is very much needed, besides the sincerity of the teaching faculty and the school administration to achieve good results in science also, said Dr Shürhozelie.
Meanwhile, pastor of Ungma Baptist Church Rev Dr Noklen invoked God’s blessings while Advisor to Urban Development Department, S.I Jamir (MLA) delivered a short speech. It may be noted that Late Senayangba is the father of SI Jamir, Dr SC Jamir (Governor of Odisha) and grandfather of parliamentary secretary C. Apok Jamir.
Others who spoke at the programme were from the district administration and chairman Ungma village council and president of Ao Students’ Conference (AKM). The DEO, Mokokchung, I Temjennaro delivered the vote of thanks. The new building was sanctioned by Minister of DoNER under 90 percent central share and 10 percent state share for the year 2013-14. The building was completed at the cost of Rs 569.2 lakhs. It was constructed by Saramati Constructions.
Dr Shürhozelie Liezietsu accorded civic reception at Ungma
Chief Minister, Dr Shurhozelie Liezietsu was accorded a warm civic reception by Ungma Village Council at the village Amphitheatre on his maiden visit to Mokokchung after taking over a chief minister of Nagaland.
The chief minister, who expressed happiness to visit Ungma village on his first leg of official tour as chief minister, said that he is ‘yet to visit his own village’. He added that ‘history will surely record that Ungma (village) is my first love’.
While speaking the Naga issue, Dr Shurhozelie maintained that the Naga problem is a political problem that requires a political approach. It is a human problem that requires a human approach’. He expressed satisfaction that the Government of India is taking bold steps to solve the Naga problem, and therefore the Naga people must also carefully examine the problem at home.
He lamented that the Naga political movement began as one body, but today the Naga people have been divided into many groups everywhere. In this regard, he asserted that when the Indian government is trying to solve the problem, all the different faction must also come together to find a lasting solution.
Saying that unity has to start at home, Dr Shurhozelie said that shouting about unity in the crowd will not bring about any unity. Therefore, he challenged that the Naga people must think very seriously and deeply from now on and added that big villages (like Ungma village) should start the movement of unity.
The chief minister urged the people to stop quarreling over petty issues since the Naga problem is much ahead of us, to think for the future generation so that they might not suffer as the older Naga generation.
Meanwhile, short speeches were delivered by Parly Secy Imtikumzuk, Minister Imkong L IMchen, Advisors to Chief Minister Huska Yepthomi and Apong Pongener. Folk dances were presented by Young Naga Club, Ungma, United Suyim Club Ungma and Kongshir, Longterok Senden Ungma. A special number was also presented by Shilubenla & sisters at the civic reception.
