Our Correspondent
Kohima | September 13
The Chakhesang Students’ Union of Kohima College, Kohima, held its 24th general session cum freshers’ day on Saturday here at the Congress Bhavan Hall with Kudecho Khamo, chairman of the Entrepreneurs Development Agency (EDA) as the chief guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Khamo said the students were privileged to be in the institution as Kohima College has produced a number of bureaucrats, politicians, theologians, businessmen, etc. Touching on the rich culture and traditions, Khamo urged upon the Chakhesang students to preserve and promote the same. Preserving age-old traditions in today’s world becomes a genuine responsibility of intellectual people like you, he said. He further stated that culture is an important asset as it reflects one’s identity and gains recognition from others.
Describing Chakhesangs as honest, hardworking, simple living and trustworthy people, Khamo questioned, “Are we still maintaining all those qualities till date?” Also stating that Chakhesangs cannot always remains as backward, Khamo urged upon the students to do their best in their academic career so as to “drive away” the backwardness. He further advised the students to prepare well to meet the various challenges ahead, adding, “There is no room for slow and lazy people in the present society.” Khamo said sincerity, dedication, strong determination and hard work are essential tools for a successful life.
Also speaking on the occasion, Naga Students’ Federation (NSF) president, Mutsikhoyo Yhobu, asked the students to be sincere and prepare themselves to avail various opportunities that come their way. Yhobu reminded that parents have been struggling a lot to make their children responsible persons, “but when you fail to make it, one day you will land nowhere,” he added. He also congratulated the successful students and wished them a bright future. “Your success is a pride for Chakhesang community,” he added.
Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) president Yesonu Veyie said the parents and elders place great hope on students and consider them as intellectuals once they enter into college. For this, he asked the students to display their sincerity and integrity, thereby bringing good name to the family and community. “We should do away with backwardness,” he said and at the same time urged upon the students to go forward with other advanced tribes. “We must work hard and improve ourselves in different fields,” he said. Veyie also asked the students to learn their local language, adding that in the name of education one should not forget their mother tongue.
CSUKC president Melusayi Rhakho, in his presidential address, sought cooperation and support from every individual for a grand celebration of its silver jubilee in 2010. He also said that, comparatively, “we are still lagging behind especially in the field of education, social and economic well being, etc., from other advanced tribes requiring qualitative change – a change that requires toil and sacrifice in a competitive world today to attain at par with others.”
The service was chaired Weto Lasuh. Ravi Tunyi and Virekhru Domeh also spoke on behalf of the freshers and old timers respectively. Presently, the enrolment of Chakhesang students in Kohima College stands at 333.
