Morung Express News
Kohima, July 5: Deputy Chairman, State Planning Board, Deo Nukhu today inaugurated the much awaited Solomon House of Mount Olive College, Kohima.
Speaking on the occasion, Nukhu maintained that hard work, sincerity and discipline follow the path of success, which in turn facilitate the building of a society of progress and prosperity. To this effect, dignified means should be adopted to earn one's living instead of anti-social methods like many in the Naga society today are engaged in.
Lamenting that instead of searching for sound education and wisdom, many people are endeavoring only to become rich by “short-cut” and various other anti-social means, the Deputy Chairman urged the students' community to look for earning through dignified means to call the income honest and hard-earned.
“If you are honest and sincere in whatever you do, there are ample opportunities to earn either by self-employment or getting into any business company. Many rich people and business companies are looking for honest, sincere and capable people,” he reminded the students.
“Today we are living in a competitive world and in a situation of survival of the fittest. As men and women to live for a successful future, nothing else can substitute hard work,” Nukhu said.He also reminded the gathering that that laziness has no place in today's competitive world.
Nukhu also stated that the students of today are the fortunate generation of the lot with the opportunity to harvest the “Look East Policy” of the Government of India.
“In your time, you are going to see the International Highway passing through you from Bangkok-Chiangmai-Myanmar-Northeast via Moreh,” he said adding that through such trade routes they can go to Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Singapore, Hongkong, Korea and so on.
Saying that the society is now living in the age of specialization, Deo urged “Think of specializing in one thing or the other and opportunity will come to you. Your gift could be cooking, bakery, mechanic, plantation, writing, singing, sports helping, serving etc. No job is too big or too small. It depends on your interest and your ability.”
Deo also urged the students to do anything with the best of their abilities and discover their own gifts and develop the same through training and by practice.
Learning to do what you are good at can lead to a sense of job satisfaction, he also added.
Meanwhile, Nukhu gave his commitment to donate Rs. 1 lakh towards the Mount Olive College.
Minister for Industries & Commerce H. Khekiho Zhimo could not attend the function as the chief guest due to some unavoidable circumstances. His message was read out the function. He also donated Rs. 1 lakh towards the welfare of the college.
Earlier, the building was dedicated by Rev. Zuhokhu Kiba, Pastor, SBCK. The Solomon House was constructed by Pukhato Shohe.
Mount Olive College, which is sponsored by the Kohima Sumi Baptist Church, is a modest venture in the field of higher education. It was established in 1992, said College principal Narendra Tiwary.
The dedicatory service was chaired by H. Hesso, chairman, Governing Body, MOCK while Rev. Zuhokhu Kiba, Pastor SBCK said the dedicatory prayer.
The welcome address was delivered by K. Nihoto Chishi, Additional Secretary, Law & Justice, Nagaland while Kughazhe Yeputhomi, Chairman Board of deacons, SBCK delivered the words of appreciation.
Other highlights of the day included a Muay Thai demonstration by Bendangjungla, a special number and entertainment by the College's students.
The invocation was said by P. Hotokhu Zhimo, Associate Pastor SBCK while the vote of thanks by Zhekheli Zhimomi, Advocate as well as Member of Governing Body, Mt Olive College. The benediction was said by Kihoto Swu.
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