Deputy Chief Minister, Yanthungo Patton along with Deputy Commissioner of Wokha, the Superintendent of Police Wokha, other dignitaries and the members of the village.
Morung Express News
Wokha | December 13
The inauguration ceremony of Mmyan Village was held on December 13 at Yakchi Hayi, marking a significant milestone for the community. The event was graced by the Deputy Chief Minister, Y Patton as the Inaugural guest for the event. Other dignitaries in attendance included the Deputy Commissioner of Wokha, the Superintendent of Police Wokha, and the NCP Nagaland State President.
The monolith dedication was led by Pastor R. Zanbemo Kithan of Yikhum Baptist Church and was unveiled by Deputy Chief Minister Yanthungo Patton.
In his inaugural address, Deputy Chief Minister Patton congratulated the people of Mmyan Village for their resilience and vision.
He expressed his commitment to the development of the village and surrounding areas, emphasising the importance of unity and progress for the collective betterment of the community. He also acknowledged the presence of attendees from neighbouring villages in the Englan range and beyond, and expressed gratitude to the ancestral village of Yikhum for granting the No Objection Certificate (NOC) that allowed for the establishment of Mmyan Village, a process that had taken over a decade to complete.
Patton called on the settlers of Mmyan Village to foster unity and work together in the spirit of their village’s name. He noted with concern that many young people in the village had ceased cultivating the land, which had led to an economic imbalance. He reminded the community that, in earlier generations, villagers thrived through successful farming, with their granaries a source of pride and prosperity. He urged the people to return to farming practices, emphasising that the land was rich and fertile, with great potential for outstanding agricultural production.
Addressing the villagers' representation submitted for improved road connectivity, Patton assured them that he would advocate for the construction of a road to the village. He also stressed the need for permanent residences in order to access various government developmental programmes and schemes, highlighting that the establishment of a new village should be driven not by the desire to secure government funds, but by the vision of sustainable progress and development for the community.
The programme was chaired by E. Thungdemo Jungi, Seasonal Chairman of Mmyan Village, with Thechamo Kithan, Pastor of Englan Range Baptist Church, delivering the invocation, a welcome note by E. Thungdemo Jungi, Seasonal Chairman of Mmyan Village, and short speeches by the Chairman of Yikhum Village Council, R. Nzanbemo Lotha, Member NHRC, and various dignitaries. Lichio Murry delivered the vote of thanks, and Chonbemo Shitiri, Pastor of Old Changsu Baptist Church, pronounced the benediction.
