Advisor to Chief Minister, Abu Metha released the TSU jubilee souvenir during the Tsütuonuomia Khel Day (TSU) cum culmination of the Tsütuonuomia Students’ Union platinum jubilee celebration on October 25 at Mission Compound, Kohima. (Morung Photo)
Tsütuonuomia Khel Day cum culmination of TSU platinum jubilee held
Morung Express News
Kohima | October 25
Highlighting the historic and strategic significance of Kohima, the capital city of Nagaland, Abu Metha on Thursday called for a comprehensive vision to shape its future that ensures prosperity for the people.
Metha, Advisor to Chief Minister, Chairman IDAN and Secretary General Nagaland Olympic Association was speaking as the special guest at the Tsütuonuomia Khel Day (TSU) cum culmination of the Tsütuonuomia Students’ Union platinum jubilee celebration on October 25 at Mission Compound, Kohima.
Emphasising the need for the city to evolve and compete globally, Metha said “today, we are fortunate that we are the guardians of the capital city of Nagaland, and a city that changed the course of history.”
To this end, he raised concerns about its future direction and suggested on strategic planning with think tank, a vision document, and a roadmap where ‘our’ children not only benefits but how to contribute, and where they must not only succeed but give back, not only to Nagaland but to humanity.
He maintained that the people must strive to make Kohima an inclusive, diverse, and a dynamic city that welcomes everyone, opportunities for innovation, creativity and success by attracting the best minds to work in the capital city.
“Let us not look back at the events of war, but on how we have created war into peace – messenger of peace, unity and oneness” stated Metha and called for introspection on how Nagaland can ‘rise and shine.’
Also speaking on the occasion, MLA Dr. Tseilhoutuo Rhütso stressed on the need of love, fairness and justice within every individual.
Stating on the crucial need for better road connectivity, he urged land owners to extend their support to the government for any infrastructural developments for the welfare of the people.
Urging the students, Dr Rhütso said possessing a degree’s certificate is not enough in today’s job market, and encouraged the youth to acquire essential skills for employability. With thousands of unemployment in the state, he viewed that laziness could be the culprit, and urged all to acquired the required skill and strive to become employers for at least one person as well.
TSU president, Mhasisetuo Solo informed that as part of the celebrations, it set up a night school, organised clean air pollution drives, undertaken plantation initiatives and conducted literary events with more upcoming programmes.
T. Khel, he said currently has a total of 907 students with 480 students under class X and below; 139 students in class XI and XII; 60 postgraduate students; 8 MBSS students and four PhD students.
Exhorting the gathering, Chairman, Kohima Village Council, Helievi-o Solo, expressed concern over the increasing number of outsiders involved in business activities in the state.
Citing a recent pilot survey conducted in one area this year, he informed that out of the 1,591 shops in the area, 422 were being run by outsiders. Many of these outsiders, he stated were operating under the names of local people impacting the local economy.
Consequently, he feared that the current situation could lead to a scenario where locals feel like outsiders in their own homes. To this, Solo strongly emphasised on the importance of emulate the values of honesty and hard work instilled by ‘our’ forefathers.
Briefly narrating the history of ‘Tsütuonuomia’ K. Neibou Sekhose, Chairman T. Khel Council recounted how Tsütuonuomia fought with the Britishers to defend their land. Following the battles, he said, Tsütuonuomia were scattered and settled in villages like Diewhuoma, Dzümetou and Razhie stating “to whom we owe a great deal which cannot be repaid in words or deeds.”
Sekhose also highlighted the various development activities being taken up by the council, and those in the pipeline.
Earlier, Metha unveiled the TSU platinum jubilee monolith and also released its souvenir.
During the programme, Tsütuonuomia Gazetted Officers Krotho (TGOK) album was released while awards were also given away and announcement of newly elected T. Khel Council and Tsütuonuomia Women Organisation (TWO). Advisor, Hekani Jakhalu Kense graced the evening ‘Jubilee Vaudeville’ as the guest of honour.
