The foundation stone of People's College Mokokchung new campus was laid by Advisor Imkong LImchen, at Mongsenbai Ward, Mokokchung on February 19.
Morung Express News
Mokokchung| February 19
The foundation stone of People's College Mokokchung new campus was laid by Imkong LImchen, Advisor, Information and Public Relation, Soil & Water Conservation at Mongsenbai Ward, Mokokchung.
People's College was formerly managed by Alemtemshi Jamir, former Chief Secretary, Government of Nagaland and the new management will be taken over by Metsübo Jamir and his family.
On behalf of the new management of People's College, Metsubo Jamir, Minister, RD & SIRD while delivering his speech said that the true meaning of development is not only infrastructures but more importantly on the human beings that are to use them, maintain and sustain them.
“Roads, electricity, buildings are important but today is a day dedicated to something much more important - developing the Human Resource of Mokokchung. Developing our Ao people by empowering them with knowledge, will not only develop Mokokchung or Nagaland but will contribute to the nation as well,” he said.
“Our family is also ready to single handedly focus on this area as we have invested in a school and are investing to revive the pioneer private college in Mokokchung,” he said. “Following my late father NI Jamir's legacy of his desire to educate the Ao people, we as his family take on the responsibility to make sure that his visions are fulfilled,” he added.
Imkong L Imchen, the special guest, delved into the history of People's College. He recalled that it was an outcome of a resolution passed by the AKM during its conference in Longkhum in 1979 and how it was established as an evening college in 1984 consequently. He also acknowledged the contributions of NI Jamir to Naga society, especially in the field of education, and appreciated the new management's family for shouldering the responsibility of the college.
The programme was attended by Tongpang Ozükum, Advisor, Water Resources, and Sharingain Longkumer, Speaker, Nagaland Legislative Assembly.
The programme was chaired by Dr T Amongla, Principal, People's College and vote of thanks was pronounced by Amongla, Vice Principal, People's College. Short speeches were delivered by Imtidongba Jamir, Aola, Tatar, Kosasanger Pusu Ungma and Marnungsang Chairman, Mongsenbai ward.
