Minister Temjen Imna Along, Advisor Medo Yhokha, Retired Commissioner & Secretary, Higher & Technical Education, W Honje Konyak and others during the farewell programme held on April 6. (DIPR Photo)
Kohima, April 6 (MExN): A farewell programme in honour of retiring Commissioner & Secretary, Higher & Technical Education, W Honje Konyak was held at the Directorate of Technical Education, Kohima on April 6.
According to a DIPR report, Minister, Higher Education and Tribal Affairs, Temjen Imna Along stated that Honje Konyak is the “best Commissioner & Secretary” that he as a politician has worked with, and added that politicians are meant to be objective to the bureaucrats and vice versa.
Imna Along hoped that the Department of Higher Education and Technical Education will chart new ventures for the young minds of Nagaland. He said the department has helped many in the State to become top bureaucrats, social activists, entrepreneurs and professionals. Even though the department is not a revenue generating department, Imna stated that it is a human resource development department that will determine the revenue, economic prosperity, and peaceful co-existence in the State.
Advisor, Technical Education and Election, Medo Yhokha said that Honje as a Deputy Commissioner among the present generation has heavily influenced the calm and peace prevailing in Kohima. He stated that with his integrity, ability and determination for solving problems, there is a bright future for the youngsters, and will reinstitute again the hope, trust and confidence the youngsters have on the highest recruiting Board.
Delivering his farewell speech, Honje Konyak said that he worked in the department for 10 months, and that whatever was achieved during that period is not an individual achievement but due to teamwork. He said there is no issue that cannot be solved if we work hand in hand. He credited his achievements to his sincerity, hardwork and added that his father was the first convert to Christianity in his village and also the first deacon, and the fruit of which, he shared, he has reaped. He also urged the Higher Education and Technical Education departments, to work continuously for the upliftment of the society.
Thanking the outgoing officer for his contribution to the Department, Director, Higher Education, Dr Katoni Jakhalu said W Honje Konyak worked with keen interest, energy, and with his vast knowledge and experience, he took up the challenges and provided the much needed boost to the department. She expressed her gratitude to the retiring officer for being the architect of the State’s NEP 2020.
Director, Technical Education, Er Mhaseto Nakro said that Honje’s work culture has inspired and motivated them, and that they are sad to see him go.
