Dimapur, November 13 (MExN): With a view to bring together and work for the welfare of the working journalist in Nagaland, concerned journalists working in the field have resolved to come together and form Federation of Working Journalist of Nagaland (FoWJoN). This was stated in a press note appended by Narain B. Sagar, convenor, and Ashikho Pfuzhe, member secretary.
The decision was taken after holding thorough deliberation of the working journalists from Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Kiphire and Mon in the two meetings held on October 5th and 20th, 2011 in Kohima. Unanimously adopting the constitution of FoWJoN during the second meeting held at Hotel Orchid, Kohima, the working journalists present resolved that the Federation was a long felt need in the State in order to strive and protect the welfare of the working journalists in the field as well as the freedom of Press; to safeguard and promote the interests of the working journalist and maintain the highest standards of professionalism; to promote a spirit of cooperation and understanding among working journalists and to work for and promote legislation for the welfare of working journalists and serve as a defensive body that will protect journalists.
The note stated that the draft constitution was presented by the five member constitution drafting committee headed by S. Daiho Mao as Convenor, Khriezovonuo Lhoungu as Member Secretary and Longrangty Longchar, Caisii Mao and Yato Konyak as members.
The house after thorough deliberation and necessary amendment unanimously approved the constitution and also resolved to dissolve the Constitution Drafting Committee. Subsequently, the House resolved to form an interim body consisting of seven members headed by Convenor – Narain B. Sagar, Member Secretary – Ashikho Pfuzhe and Members – Longrangty Longchar, Moasashi (Mokokchung), Paudi Renta (Dimapur), Xavier Rutsa (Kohima) and Tsipise Antony (Kiphire).
The note also informed that the House has also authorized the interim body to undertake membership drive with a registration fee of Rs. 100 per membership and conduct election to lead FoWJoN within a period of two months. Meanwhile, further information about membership drive and other related information can be obtained through Convenor or Member Secretary at 9436077633 and 9856100727.
The decision was taken after holding thorough deliberation of the working journalists from Dimapur, Kohima, Mokokchung, Tuensang, Kiphire and Mon in the two meetings held on October 5th and 20th, 2011 in Kohima. Unanimously adopting the constitution of FoWJoN during the second meeting held at Hotel Orchid, Kohima, the working journalists present resolved that the Federation was a long felt need in the State in order to strive and protect the welfare of the working journalists in the field as well as the freedom of Press; to safeguard and promote the interests of the working journalist and maintain the highest standards of professionalism; to promote a spirit of cooperation and understanding among working journalists and to work for and promote legislation for the welfare of working journalists and serve as a defensive body that will protect journalists.
The note stated that the draft constitution was presented by the five member constitution drafting committee headed by S. Daiho Mao as Convenor, Khriezovonuo Lhoungu as Member Secretary and Longrangty Longchar, Caisii Mao and Yato Konyak as members.
The house after thorough deliberation and necessary amendment unanimously approved the constitution and also resolved to dissolve the Constitution Drafting Committee. Subsequently, the House resolved to form an interim body consisting of seven members headed by Convenor – Narain B. Sagar, Member Secretary – Ashikho Pfuzhe and Members – Longrangty Longchar, Moasashi (Mokokchung), Paudi Renta (Dimapur), Xavier Rutsa (Kohima) and Tsipise Antony (Kiphire).
The note also informed that the House has also authorized the interim body to undertake membership drive with a registration fee of Rs. 100 per membership and conduct election to lead FoWJoN within a period of two months. Meanwhile, further information about membership drive and other related information can be obtained through Convenor or Member Secretary at 9436077633 and 9856100727.
