WOKHA, MAY 31 (DIPR): Minister for Higher Education, Shürhozelie inaugurated the Global Open University at Wokha on 31st May 2007 as the Chief Guest.
In his inaugural speech, Shürhozelie said education is vital for social development and so is higher education for higher level of development and achievement. He spoke on the successful implementation of communitisation of public institutions in the state, which was put in place by the present Government, adding that many village communities have found great interest in managing their schools.
Shürhozelie said that it has become essential to provide vocational and professional education to our students and opening up more education opportunities, which culminated in the establishment of two private state universities in 2006, namely the Global Open University and I.C.F.A.I University.
The Minister opined that Naga youths will be suitably rewarded through gainful employment opportunities, thereby giving relief to the problem of educated unemployed youths. He extended his gratitude to Dr. P.R. Trivedi, Pro-Chancellor Global Open University, who has ventured to provide facilities for higher level of vocational and professional learning to the people of Nagaland.
Minister for Health & Family Welfare, T.M. Lotha and Parliamentary Secretary Nkhao Lotha also spoke on the occasion and appealed to the citizens of Wokha to extend full support and cooperation to the university.
Dr. P.R. Trivedi announced the views and action plans of TGOU (The Global Open University) Nagaland, Wokha. Rev. Dr. M. Motsuo Ngullie, Vice-Chancellor TGOUN gave the welcome speech while Rev. Dr. E. Nrio Ezung said the invocation prayer. Director, Higher Education TGOUN Imotemsu Ao proposed the vote of thanks and Rev. L. K. Tsanglao said the benediction prayer. The function was chaired by N. Mhao Lotha, Administrative officer, TGOUN.
A host of dignitaries including Dr. Deorani, Principal Secretary, Higher Education, Thepfülhouvi Solo, Rtd. Principal CCF, Deputy Commissioner, Wokha Mikha Lomi, heads of offices, public leaders and students attended the function.
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