From daily wage earner to Asst Commandant

Besides the untold constrains faced from every corner since childhood, he proved himself that he did not miss the opportunity at his hand which he developed, by hitting the success ball getting through Central Police Force (Assistant commandants) in the recently declared exam.

Vandemo Ovung, eldest son of Likhyo Ovung who retired as Halvidar NAP from Phiro village, gave up his studies voluntarily after graduation knowing his fathers’ inability and leaving space for his two sisters and a brother for further education.

Meet the Phiro village history maker Vandemo Ovung
He was one among the 13 Naga successful candidates who got through CPF exam and also is a pride and joy for Phiro village for ranking the first person to get Assistant Commandant also from the colony he resides at Molonsu colony Wokha.

26 years old Vandemo, hailed from a family who has difficulty to meet all ends and knowing his father’s inability, he dedicated himself earning daily wage (hazara) to support the educational cost of his younger siblings and with very limited earning opportunities he also resorted to a profession of a woodcutter with the help of his brother in the course of preparing exam.

He said, he was captivated with the norms of army, the respect, discipline and punctuality and left no stones unturned, to get through the exam and no doubt with hardships moving around for appearing physical fitness and viva at Delhi but was certain that his belief will not pull him down.

Vandemo acknowledged and expressed heartfelt thanks to his uncle Likomo Ovung (Paternal uncle) who was the sole inspiration in his life.

As he anticipates for the appointment order, he conveyed a message to the youngsters, especially college students, not to waste the hard earned of their parents getting lost with the worldly pleasures but to know their duties.

 

His father joyfully said Vandemo is a simpleton chap who never complains even if his wishes are never fulfilled since childhood and expressed his sadness for not being able to provide like any other fathers do, yet he was overjoyed for his son’s achievement which he said was beyond his expectation.