Chizokho Vero
Phek | June 9
The Phek District Planning & Development Board (DPDB) in its monthly meeting here today recommended the proposal for creation of tribal hostels in Phek Town and Sekruzu under the provision of Article 275 (1).
State Planning Board (SPB) deputy chairman Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, who is also the chairman of Phek DPDB, said the recommendation and approval by the House will be forwarded to the planning department for consideration and necessary action thereof.
The proposal for tribal hostel in Phek Town was submitted by Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) through its vice president Ariyi Nienu, while the other at Sekruzu was proposed by DPDB chairman.
Azo says govt. quarters/properties intact in Phek
Urging the members to be in their respective station, Azo asked them to occupy the official quarters saying that the government quarters and properties are intact in Phek district headquarters.
He said the government is on the job to retain all the government quarters and whichever occupied by the private parties will be taken back. He also assured comfortable stay of the members in their respective posting places to enable them to discharge their normal duties in peaceful atmosphere.
Asserting that the spirit of discipline can take the society forward, Azo said “Without discipline we are nowhere.” The very purpose of any mission, he maintained, will be defeated if the officers are not in station and sincere in their approach.
He called upon the DPDB members to put their best effort to develop the district and at the same time urged to reach out the welfare schemes to the targeted beneficiaries. Thanking Chief Minister Dr. Shürhozelie Liezietsu for releasing funds for the developmental activities, Azo further appealed for proper utilization of the provided funds.
DC sets office timing from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Phek Deputy Commissioner Kovi Meyase, who assumed the office on May 17, said it would be the endeavor of the DPDB members to render their best service in the best interest and welfare of the public. He also sought cooperation from all the members for overall development of the district. He set office timing from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.
“Lead us in education, economic field”
In his first address in the DPDB platform, Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) president Kekhwengulo Lea requested the members “to lead us in education and economic fields’ in order to take the district forward. He assured fullest support to the officers in whatever way and also requested them to be regular in their duties.
Welcoming the new DC, he was optimistic that under his good administration the district will move ahead and attain the stature of one of the best districts in the state. He was also all praise for the authority of Phek Civil Hospital for Kayakalp award and also the Phek Town Youth Society for their Clean Phek Town initiative.
Power failure in Phek
Phek Govt. College Vice Principal Besengulie Venuh sought the intervention of the DPDB on breaking down of transformer at Bible Hill colony. The power supply in the colony, where the college is situated, has been disrupted since May 2 thereby affecting the online related matters of the college. In this, Azo asked Phek DC to take the matter to the department concerned with seriousness for early restoration of power supply.
PWD mechanical presents department activities
Hokugha Sema, Assistant Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Sub Division (PWD) Phek presented the department activities. Among the many works undertaken during 2016- 17 are clearance of landslide at Catholic school Phek, widening of Chozuba road, construction of fishery pond at Kutsapo, clearance of mudslide at Phek- Losami road, clearance of landslide at Phek- Losami road, Phek- Kutsapo road, agri link road at Lozaphuhu, clearance of landslide at Khuza- Mutsale road, black topping at Losami, road repairing at Chizami, land development at Kikruma, road widening at Pfutsero, agri link road development at Kami village, agri link road at Yoruba village.
Since the inception of the office of the mechanical sub division Phek, the department has been assisting both the departmental and private entrepreneurship by providing machineries like bull dozer, road roller, JCB excavator on hire basis as per the government approved rate, he said.
Appreciating the department’s effort, Azo in his remark also asked the department to always keep their machineries ready to meet any eventuality in this rainy season.
Next meeting on July 7
The meeting witnessed huge attendance of the members. Azo informed that the next monthly meeting of Phek DPDB will take place on July 7 in Phek. Departmental activities will be presented by sericulture and housing departments.
