MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu addressing Phekmi Collegiate Forum session at Phek village on January 18.
Our Correspondent
Kohima | January 18
The Phekmi Collegiate Forum (PCF) today held its 33rd general session under the theme ‘embracing the future’ at Phek village. Addressing the session as the guest speaker, MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, Leader NPF Legislature Party said “What we Nagas need today is to become wiser to change oneself, then only things will change for the better.”
He challenged the people to become an asset to the state and contribute to the state and not a liability. All of us want the state government to do everything for us, which is wrong, he said. It is high time for Nagas to learn the art of fishing and not depend on the fishermen, he said.
“From the day of the statehood, Nagas have become dependent on the Government of India,” he said and stressed on the need to “become self sufficient and self dependent first, if we want sovereignty.”
In his message, Chakhesang Public Organization (CPO) President Vezühü Keyho stated that “When we envision the future, we all want to have a future where there is a tranquil society embodied by prevalence of love and understanding, fraternity and brotherhood, equality and justice, corruption free system, good education, sustainability and economic prosperity, spiritual growth, etc.”
In this, he said the PCF as the highest intellectual body of the people should give serious thought encompassing the above virtues. “Above all else, it should never forget its foremost priority, which is the intellectual growth and progress of our people especially the young generation,” he said.
The planning and vision of the PCF should be broad based keeping in mind the welfare of the young people especially in the field of higher education and career opportunities, he added.
The session was chaired by PCF Vice President, Kho-o H Keyho while PCF President, Vekupa Venuh delivered welcome address. PCF General Secretary, Veshe Chizo highlighted PCF activities for the current tenure. Vote of thanks was proposed by PCF Programme Co-Ordinator Khoshepa Vero.
