Kohima, January 15 (MExN): The Kohima Village Gazetted Officers’ Association (KVGOA) held its Biennial Conference on January 15 at the Kohima Village council Hall, Kohima.
In his Presidential address, Mezhü-o Solo, President, KVGOA pointed out the objectives of the association which was formed with the vision to fight corruption and social evils, maintain peace and harmony among various tribes, and provide guidance to the village and society at large.
Sharing a huge responsibility as part of the capital city and as one of the largest village, Solo cited some of the concerns shared by the Association. Mentioning climate change, cleanliness and sanitation, Solo dwelled on ways KVGOA can contribute in dealing with some of the issue. He also stressed on the importance of inculcating values of cleanliness and being ideal models in education, administration and bureaucracy.
Vipralhou Kesiezie, Director SCERT, who was the main speaker for the conference stressed on climate change, traffic problem and concerns on Smart city. “We must not just plan but we must do it,” affirmed Kesiezie while sharing concerns of Naga society and the Association’s responsibility in initiating change.
Looking at the turbulent phase that Naga society is facing today, Kesiezie asserted that peaceful and harmonious coexistence among the tribes in the State is very important. “We play a positive and constructive role in initiating unity among the tribes,” he maintained.
Advising the association to continue and strive to advice and guide the village as a think tank group, he suggested that the association have real outlook in manpower planning to encourage the younger generation. Further pointing out that traffic congestion in the capital has become a real issue, Kesiezie urged that the association not just discuss the problem but bring a solution.
The KVGOA has 397 gazetted officers registered under their association. Apart from its major role as a think tank group in the village, the Association is involved in activities such as financing students in academics, protection of wildlife, Green Sunday-an initiative to reduce the carbon footprints.
