Theme speaker, Dr. Temjenwala Pongen, Administrator, Straightway Christian Mission Centre, Mokokchung. speaking at the 18th general conference of the Ongpangkong Tetsur Mundang at Town Hall, Mokokchung on March 22. (Morung Photo)
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Mokokchung | March 22
The Onpangkong Tetsur Mungdang, the apex women organisation of Ongpangkong Range, Mokokchung held its 18th general conference on March 22 at Town Hall, Mokokchung under the theme “Towards Holistic Progress.”
The theme speaker at the conference was Dr Temjenwala Pongen, Administrator, Straightway Christian Mission Centre, Mokokchung.
In her speech, Dr Pongen stated that the Ongpangkong women folks should know their identity and live towards preserving and protecting one’s identity.
They should know ways and means to become successful entrepreneurs and be competent in the business sector too, she said.
She also urged the congregation to know the power of education and being truthful in their ways of life.
If we can inculcate the four mentioned ways of life, then we can march towards holistic progress, Dr Pongen added.
The opening act of the conference was performed by Longkhumtsur Telongjem, Mokokchung while the Chungtiatsur Telongjem represented the conference choir.
A special song presentation was also performed by Mangemtong Tetsur Telen. Imyapangla Jamir, Project Officer, DRDA; S Arenla Longkumer, President, Watsu Mungdang and Lipokmeren Jamir, President, Ongpangkong Mungdang also spoke at the conference.
New office bearers were elected at the session with Asangtila from Aliba village being elected as the new president. Bendangrenla from Khensa village is the new the Vice-president while Pangimenla from Chungtia village is the general secretary. Sentinungla Longkumer is the assistant general secretary.
