KMC Administrator Kovi Meyase with Kitsubozou Panchayat leaders and GBs after unveiling the golden jubilee monolith on November 14.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | November 14
Kitsubozou Panchayat (Ward No 5) of Kohima Municipal Council today celebrated 50 glorious years of its existence with KMC Administrator and CEO Kohima Smart Development Corporation Ltd, Kovi Meyase as guest of honour.
In his brief address, Meyase lauded the pioneers and leaders of Kitsubozou Panchayat for carrying forward good work in the colony for the welfare of the people. In this, he called upon the present generation to contemplate and work towards the kind of legacy they would want to leave behind for the future generation to come who will be celebrating the centenary 50 years from now.
Maintaining that Kohima city has become cleaner and safer beside becoming a smarter city all because of the contributions of the Wards and Panchayats, he said the City is slowly moving out of the unwanted tag of second most unlivable city in the country.
He said while there are over 4400 cities, Kohima is fortunate to be among the hundred cities being selected under Smart City Mission. He expressed hope that this would further improve the city condition.
Therefore, Meyase sought the cooperation and support of the wards and panchayats towards uplifting the indices of the capital city
As citizens of the aspiring smart city, he opined that “we ought to strive further on towards living up to the pinnacle of smartness”. “If we want to be a permanently smart city it depends on the attitude of the individuals towards taking up their duties and responsibilities and not just demanding for their rights. If we fulfill our responsibility then the city will see not only smarter development but have smarter citizens,” he said.
Meyase implored upon the Panchayat to take the onus of nurturing citizens in their respective communities. “Let us be willing to see through our shortcomings and failings, if any, during the course of this 50 years journey and rededicate ourselves to leaving a legacy of hope for our citizens and our community,” said Meyase.
Earlier, Meyase unveiled the jubilee monolith erected outside the Panchayat Hall and also released the souvenir and memento.
Medo Yhokha, the newly elected MLA of 14-Southern Angami-I A/C and Seyievilie Peter Zashümo also spoke on the occasion and extended greetings to the colony panchayat.
Organising Committee member and former chairman of Kitsubozou Panchayat, Sasevoto Rote and Assistant Head GB Kitsubozou Vituozo Kire also delivered short speeches. Chaired by Kitsubozou Panchayat chairman and convener organizing committee, Mezhüvilie Bio the celebrations started with Senior Pastor of Chakhesang Baptist Church Kohima Rev Dr Kewekhalo Lasuh pronouncing invocation. Finance report was presented by Convenor Finance Committee Vimhalie Pienyü while Vice Chairman R Reilie Sorhie delivered the welcome address and former vice chairman Khrieketou Yano proposed vote of thanks.
