Dimapur, June 2 (MExN): Parliamentary Secretary for Economics & Statistics, Nagaland Tovihoto Ayemi today expressed grief over the death of Vikiye Zhimomi on June 1 in Dimapur. “Hailing for Satakha village, Vikiye’s prominence was not only confined to his native area but among the Sumi community and Naga people,” Tovihoto stated in a condolence note. He mentioned that Vikiye’s entry into government service dated back to as early as 1957 when he joined the NEFA service as base Superintendent before Nagaland attained statehood. He went on to the Government of Nagaland in various capacities till the time he took voluntary retirement as Deputy Secretary, Home in 1986, it added. “Vikiye was one of the pioneers of Dimapur and his visionary leadership contributed to the town in numerous areas.” The Parliamentary Secretary along with his family further extended condolences to the bereaved family.
In a separate condolence note, the Sumi Council, Dimapur expressed sadness at the demise of Vikiye Zhimomi. The Council said Vikiye was an early settler of Dimapur and had been involved in different social activities in the town over the years. “In his death the Sumis in particular and the Dimapurians in general have lost a senior statesman and the void created will be difficult to fill,” it stated. The Sumi Council, Dimapur prayed for the eternal peace of the departed soul and also to give strength to the family members to overcome the grief.
