DC Phek Mikha Lomi speaking during the first foundation day of Nagaland Theological College and Seminary on July 9.
Dimapur, July 12 (MExN): The Nagaland Theological College and Seminary (NTCS), Chozuba held its first foundation day on July 9. According to a late report received, the occasion was graced by the Deputy Commissioner Phek, Mikha Lomi. The programme was chaired by Dr. Rose, Chairman NTCS.
The chief guest in his speech exhorted the students of the seminary to be committed in their chosen path and not to choose theological studies as a last resort to cover past mistakes. He also lamented that the Naga society is going from bad to worse and the need of the hour is to have committed people who can be agents of change in the society. Lomi also appealed to the Board members of the seminary to be very cautious when starting seminaries reminding them that unless proper study is done, it will lead to bigger problems in the future.
The Principal of the college, Vekudu Lohe gave the keynote address wherein he introduced the audience to a brief history of the seminary. He also informed that the seminary not only has students from the area but also from neighboring states like Arunachal, Assam, Manipur and even Burma. While stressing that the seminary has been established solely for the purpose of God, the principal also appealed for co operation and support from all well wishers. The programme also included a short speech by Rev. Vekhonyi Medeo, Pastor B/C Rikhuba while vote of thanks was given by Khrinyo Ringa, VCC Chozuba village. The programme was also marked by special songs from the students of the seminary and CYE CRC, Chozuba town.
The function was attended by ADC Chozuba, Gaon Buras and many prominent church leaders. It may be mentioned here that this seminary is the only one to have come up in the Chozuba area after a gap of almost 60yrs. The first Bible school in the area established in 1954 was shifted owing to the independence movement and later came to be known as the Baptist Theological College situated in Pfutsero.
The chief guest in his speech exhorted the students of the seminary to be committed in their chosen path and not to choose theological studies as a last resort to cover past mistakes. He also lamented that the Naga society is going from bad to worse and the need of the hour is to have committed people who can be agents of change in the society. Lomi also appealed to the Board members of the seminary to be very cautious when starting seminaries reminding them that unless proper study is done, it will lead to bigger problems in the future.
The Principal of the college, Vekudu Lohe gave the keynote address wherein he introduced the audience to a brief history of the seminary. He also informed that the seminary not only has students from the area but also from neighboring states like Arunachal, Assam, Manipur and even Burma. While stressing that the seminary has been established solely for the purpose of God, the principal also appealed for co operation and support from all well wishers. The programme also included a short speech by Rev. Vekhonyi Medeo, Pastor B/C Rikhuba while vote of thanks was given by Khrinyo Ringa, VCC Chozuba village. The programme was also marked by special songs from the students of the seminary and CYE CRC, Chozuba town.
The function was attended by ADC Chozuba, Gaon Buras and many prominent church leaders. It may be mentioned here that this seminary is the only one to have come up in the Chozuba area after a gap of almost 60yrs. The first Bible school in the area established in 1954 was shifted owing to the independence movement and later came to be known as the Baptist Theological College situated in Pfutsero.
