Officials during the inauguration of new academic building for Department of Education and Department of Teacher Education at NU Kohima Campus, Meriema on July 14.
Kohima, July 15 (MExN): Nagaland University (NU) marked a major milestone with the inauguration of a new academic building for the Department of Education and Department of Teacher Education at its Kohima Campus, Meriema on July 14.
A press release received here stated that the NU Vice-Chancellor, Prof Jagadish Kumar Patnaik formally inaugurated the building with unveiling of a monolith and ribbon cutting ceremony, in the presence of Pro-VC Kohima Campus, Prof N Venuh; Pro VC Medziphema Campus, Prof Dipak Sinha; Registrar Dr Abemo; Deans of Schools, Finance Officer, Engineers of the University, Heads of Departments, Faculty members, Officers, administrative staff, students and scholars.
Er Rukusayi Rhakho, Executive Engineer of the University presented a detailed report of the new building and shared the history behind the construction and also highlighted the cost and other details of the building.
Dr Abemo, Registrar, in his address, commended the collaborative efforts behind the construction. He emphasised on positive growth to build the University and urged all stakeholders to be productive.
Prof Venuh, meanwhile, provided a brief history of the project, mentioning that the building had been under construction for eight years and faced several challenges.
He also shared updates on further developments underway, including the approval of a conference hall and the long-awaited auditorium for the Kohima Campus, which is likely to come to fruition soon.
Reflecting on the 30-year journey of NU, VC Prof Patnaik acknowledged that while new departments were created over the years, infrastructural growth had lagged behind.
He lauded Prof Buno Zetsuvi for her persistence in pushing for the infrastructural developments in the campus.
He also spoke about some of the issues that existed before his tenure and affirmed that development funds are now being effectively utilised, the release stated.
The VC further congratulated all the officials involved for their commitment, mentioning in particular Prof GT Thong, who recently retired as Pro Vice-Chancellor.
Addressing the students, he emphasised the importance of excellence and responsibility, stating firmly that “money is not a problem when it comes to enhancing education.”
Prof Patnaik also insisted that only top-quality infrastructure is acceptable for the institution and stressed the need for a strong sense of belonging among students and faculty members.
