EE Pangteang presented with a Sangtam shawl at the 18th general conference of Eastern Nagaland Gazetted Officers’ Association at Hopongkyu Memorial hall, Kiphire on May 10. (Morung Photo)
Eastern Nagaland Gazetted Officers’ Association 18th general conference held
Our Correspondent
Kiphire | May 10
The 18th general conference of Eastern Nagaland Gazetted Officers’ Association (ENGOA) was held at the Hopongkyu Memorial hall with EE Pangteang, Minister Tourism, Art & culture and Election as chief guest on May 10.
Minister Pangteang called upon the ENGOA members to work together in same spirit for the welfare of the people and for the affairs of the government. Pointing out that the formation of ENGOA has brought many changes in all fronts of the eastern people Pangteang said, “Unity amongst communities in four districts is one of the key achievements of the Association and ENGOA has become of the most influential organization in eastern community.”
Stating ENPO, ENSF, ENLU and ENGOA as non-government organization working with the consensus of the people Pangteang said, “We should teach the people not to eat the seed but to bear and reap the fruit of labour.” He asked the ENGOA members to impart inputs in framing the developmental affairs of the eastern people. The Minister also said, “along with age, wisdom comes” and advised the members present “not to hesitate in sharing one’s problem or to guide the juniors so that good team work is achieved in every front.”
Later, Pangteang read out the names of N.I Jamir award 2013 which includes R.Y Moses, Asst Professor ZPC Kiphire, Kevichusa, EAC Tuensang and Manthai Phom of Longleng which will be handed over on August 15.
Speaking at the function DC Kiphire, Kesonyu Yhome (IAS) called upon the ENGOA members to come up with road map to develop eastern districts in education, gender equality, food security and to come out of the shells HIV/AIDS issue.
Yhome also asked the members to take an opportunity like this to discuss how to take eastern society forward in social sector, economic sector and infrastructural development and stated, “If there is progress in this areas after 15-20 years from now the eastern districts will be politically stable, economically stable and socially reasonable.”
Parliamentary Secretary for Power, C. Kipili Sangtam and MLA Imtilemba who also spoke on the occasion called upon the ENGOA members to work with the spirit of dedication and commitment for the welfare of the people.
Cultural displays from Singrep Thsingmujanglaru Kiphire town and Longkhim- Chare women union, Kiphire town mark the occasion.
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