Advisor H Tovihoto Ayemi inaugurating the Namgalong colony gate on March 5.
Dimapur, March 5 (MExN): Peace and unity are the key components of development in any society, said Advisor for Department of Power, Nagaland H Tovihoto Ayemi and urged the people irrespective of tribe, community or religion to promote and uphold peaceful coexistence with one another and strive together for prosperity and wellbeing of the society at large.
Tovihoto was addressing a gathering at the combined programme of colony recognition and colony gate inauguration at Namgalong Colony, Burma Camp, Dimapur on March 5, stated a press release. On behalf of the government, as special guest of the programme, Tovihoto said “the colony gate shall stand as the symbolic monument of integrity as a community.”
Tovihoto remarked that achievement made by Namgalong colony was result of sincere initiatives and tireless efforts the leaders and people of the colony had put in together. However, he reminded the residents that there will be a demand for greater responsibilities for the colony people and pointed out colony will not progress without the active participation of all concerned.
While expressing his anticipation that the leaders will be honest, sincere and committed towards the uplift of the colony he urged upon the residents to support and encourage the leaders in bringing about the desired progress.
On developmental aspects, he said the Nagaland Government is committed to improve the lives of the people and has therefore, formulated a number of new policies and programmes which will directly benefit the people and encouraged the colony to grasp the privileges and make the best use of those schemes for the welfare of the people.
Stressing on the need to give emphasis on cleanliness, Tovihoto maintained that lack of civic sense and cleanliness does not only hamper development activities but also create disagreements and misunderstandings among the residents and therefore, people must emphasis on the cleanliness which will not only maintain healthy surrounding but also add to the artistic values and outlook of the colony.
Namgalong colony comprise of many Naga and non Naga communities and each community accorded reception to special guest and his wife
Daniel Swu, Chairman, Namgalong Colony Council expressed gratitude to the Advisor for helping the colony to fulfill their long felt dream. Rev Gaidim Kamei, pastor, RBCBC said dedicatory prayer while Tengenlo Chung, pastor, CWC said the invocation prayer.
Leader, council chairman and members and GBs of all surrounding colonies attended the celebration.
