PAPO office dedication cum general meet held

Sovenyi, President, Chakhesang Public Organisation addresses during the PAPO office dedication cum general meeting on August 11. (DIPR Photo)
 
Phek, August 11 (DIPR): The Phek Area Public Organisation (PAPO) held its office dedication cum general meeting on August 11 at PTC office complex with Sovenyi, President, Chakhesang Public Organisation as guest speaker. The programme which was chaired by Zechete, Vice-President, PAPO, began with an invocation prayer by Husapa, Pastor, followed by an introductory speech from Zashevoyi Lohe, President, PAPO.
The president expressed his gratitude towards Kuzholuzo, Minister, Health and Family Welfare for sponsoring the office furniture’s and highlighted the functions of PAPO, which is constituted by 23 Villages. The District Child Protection Officer also spoke on the occasion and gave a brief outline on his Departmental functions.
President, CPO, Sovenyi spoke on various issues like the backward status of the Chakhesang, bogus appointment of teachers, 33% Reservation of women in local municipalities that are confronting the Naga society in general and the Chakhesang in particular. He also lamented the loss of traditional values in the society and challenged the gathering to instill upon the younger generations the values like Honesty, Hard working and Sincerity.
The Programme ended with the pronouncement of Blessing and prayer led by Zachihu, Hd. GB Phek Town. Some of the public leaders who attended the programme were Vejoyi Vero Ex- Minister, Chekhutso Ex- MLA, Z. Nyusietho Nyuthe ADC Phek, Shevotso Rhakho Chief Advisor PTC, Kupota Khesoh Ex- Chairman PTC and all the VCC‘s and VDB‘s under PAPO.