Kohima, March 1 (MExN): Vipralhou Kesiezie Director of SCERT Nagaland, Kohima retired on February 29. He has been holding the charge of HOD since June 30, 1996. T. Sekhose described the outgoing Director as the “longest serving director in Nagaland” who almost single handedly built SCERT to its present stature and position. The Commissioner and Secretary of SCERT and School Education, F.P. Solo described the outgoing Director as a trustworthy, efficient, sincere, articulate and vocal leader. He also mentioned that the dynamism of Vipralhou Kesiezie has been noted by the Centre when the ex Secretary Department of S.E &L, MHRD Vrinda Sarup stated that SCERT Nagaland is one of the top performing SCERT’s in India. F.P. Solo thanked Vipralhou Kesiezie on behalf of the Government and credited the outgoing Director with bringing about an institutional rise at SCERT that is unparalleled in promoting teacher education and school curriculum in the state. The incoming Director of SCERT, Khrietuo Mezhür also described the outgoing Director as a man of zeal who had accomplished a lot during his tenure. Vipralhou Kesiezie in his farewell speech stated that achievements are never individual and that it is a collective effort. He also expressed gratitude to his colleagues and said that he was demitting office with gratitude to God and his colleagues. Special numbers were presented by Meshenti and Senti. Voluntary speeches and a lunch marked the closure of the farewell program.
