Chizokho Vero
Phek | September 12
Nagaland State Governor, PB Acharya on his maiden visit to Phek town today called upon the people to strive for excellence in the various fields. “You are second to none,” he stated.
The Governor called upon the people to tap their rich natural resources and make a “Golden Nagaland.” Towards this, he urged the people to convert natural resources into wealth.
Also stressing on the need to make a prosperous and strong Nagaland, he said “Good days are ahead.” He called upon the people to ensure that money is used for the right purpose. The Governor stated that skill education is required to fit into various employment avenues elsewhere.
Acharya meanwhile lauded MLA Azo Nienu for the development works in his constituency and for adopting Kutsapo village under SAGY. It may be mentioned that the Governor recently appealed to Naga legislators to adopt a village in their respective constituencies.
Earlier, the Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) in its memorandum pleaded the Governor to pay special attention to improve the road connectivity in Tizu area. It stated that the Tizu area comprising of 13 villages of the Chakhesang tribe is the most underdeveloped area amongst the Chakhesang areas. Till date the area is still bereft of all all-weather road connectivity.
In this, it requested the Governor to construct roads to all the villages on top priority. It also stated that the area has two government high schools at Khuza and Sohomi villages. However, for want of adequate posting of teaching staff at Sohomi, the school is yet to function as a fully fledged high school till date.
Besides, most of the schools in the area are reported to have inadequate math and science teachers, depriving the students of receiving quality education. Recalling that the CPO along with four other tribe organizations have submitted a joint memorandum addressed to the Prime Minister through him some months back in connection with the two road laneing under SARDP, the CPO reminded the Governor that a two lane road in Phek district, Pfutsero to Phek and Chakhabama to Zunheboto is a long dream come true for the people.
However, this has turned into a nightmare as the project has come to a standstill since 2012, the CPO lamented. The haphazard construction of the road has washed away several paddy fields and irrigation canals robbing the livelihood of the people, it informed.
It stated that the project has come to an abrupt standstill causing severe hardship and inconvenience to the public. It urged the Governor to take this up with the competent authorities.
Also stating that the road connecting NH 29 from Lanye junction to Phek district headquarter measuring approximately 23 kms is in deplorable condition, the CPO lamented that the public are facing a lot of inconvenience and hardship.
The Pochury Hoho also submitted a memorandum to the Governor for revival of 150 TPD Weziho Cement Factory, free movement of border trade to promote trade with Myanmar under the Act East Policy, construction of international road connectivity from Akhegwo at NH-202 to New Tamanthi in Myanmar via Avakhung, deployment of ITBP battalion at Weziho, news broadcasting of All India Radio (AIR) in Pochury dialect and construction of Governor’s Guest House at Shilloi lake.
Minister for School Education & SCERT, Yitachu meanwhile hoped that the Governor’s visit to Phek district will bring about positive change in the district.
Earlier, while delivering the welcome address, MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu requested the Governor to be an ambassador of Phek district and pressurize Government of India to provide more funds to the state in order to improve the living conditions.
ACCC expresses resentment
DIMAPUR, SEPTEMBER 12 (MExN): The 16-Pfutsero Assembly Constituency Congress Committee (ACCC) today expressed resentment at the alleged “action of officers on duty who did not allow the ACCC leaders to meet the Governor when he visited Pfütsero on September 12, despite the ACCC being invited.” A press note from the 16 Pfutsero ACCC further claimed that the official announcement stated the venue to be the CBCC Conference Hall, Pfütsero, “but the venue was changed at the last minute to Neiba Kronu’s residence at Pfütsero where the ACCC members went to submit a representation in the interests of the public.”
