Thejawelie Gregory Sote and others during Golden Jubilee celebration of TYA on December 29. Photo Courtesy: TYA
Kohima, December 30 (MExN): The Tsakou Youth Association, P. Khel, Kohima Village celebrated its golden jubilee at Sotenuomia Mechiiki, Gariizou on December 29.
Thejawelie Gregory Sote (IAS), Commissioner & Secretary to the Government of Nagaland, Department of Water Resources, graced the occasion as the chief guest.
He unveiled the jubilee monolith at Tsakou Rhiiba Mechiiki followed by hoisting of the jubilee flag.
Sote acknowledged the visionary elders and leaders who have sacrificed and toiled for the upliftment of the community.
He lauded the TYA leaders, both past and present for successfully carrying out the challenges and goals on education, employment and cleanliness, which were envisioned during the Silver Jubilee celebration in the year 1999.
He also apprised the members of the Association on the importance of building and nurturing one’s own family that holds an immense share in building a just society.
He laid special emphasis on a balance role between the ambitious youths and the wisdom of elders in building a progressive society basing on truthfulness and fostering what is right and just.
TYA president Theyiesanyii Sote presented a brief report on the activities and events in regard to the year-long celebration of the association’s Golden Jubilee celebration.
He also highlighted the achievements of its members in the fields of academics, competitive exams, medical and engineerings, sports and various other professional and non-professional courses.
Taking an example of some of its members working and pursuing higher studies abroad, the president also encouraged the youths to broaden their visions and dream beyond the ordinary.
