Er John Ruokuongulie Angami, Manager, Nagaland Tool Room and Training Centre.

Kohima, March 10 (MExN): Oriental College Kohima kick started its five-day long 7th Skill Fest 2025 with Er John Ruokuongulie Angami, Manager, Nagaland Tool Room and Training Centre (NTTC) as the main speaker for the inaugural function on March 10.
In his address, Angami emphasised that skill training is hugely dependent on disciplined self-practice and stated that the main objective for providing such training is to promote entrepreneurship. He encouraged the students to actively participate and avail the opportunities given now. Angami further stressed that graduates with additional certificates of skills gives a perk for employment.
Dr Khriereizhünuo Dzüvichü, Principal, OCK delivered the keynote address and a special performance was witnessed from Along and friends, BA Semester VI.
The different trades the students will be trained in over the five days are Banana Fibre Extraction and Handicraft, Natural Fibre Processing and Handicrafts, Handmade Paper and Pulp, Fruit and Vegetable Dehydration and Processing, Bamboo Handicrafts, House Wirings and Maintenance and Waste Management. The training is supported by NTTC, A Government of Nagaland Society, Industries and Commerce Department, Dimapur.