Azo and others after inaugurating WASU Badze during 75 years celebration of WASU on January 7 at Sechii Zubza. (Morung Photo)
Our Correspondent
Kohima | January 7
A two-day long 75 years celebration of the Western Angami Students’ Union (WASU) with the theme ‘Restrengthening our foundation’ concluded at WAPO Ground, Sechii Zubza in Kohima district on January 7. The celebration was hosted by Sechii (Zubza) Students’ Union.
WASU was formed in 1948 with Kezhagwelie Peseyie as the first president.
Addressing the main celebration today as the special guest, MLA Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, leader of NPF Legislature Party and Co-chairman UDA, Government of Nagaland praised the Western Angamis for their commendable role and leading the Nagas in many aspects.
He made a special mention of the first Naga graduate A Kevichiisa (1924), former chief minister JB Jasokie, first Nagaland Legislative Assembly speaker TN Angami (also former chief minister), noted social activist Niketu Iralu, Naga legendary leader AZ Phizo, Naga Students Federation (NSF) first president Zasinihu Zinyii etc.
“You are torch bearers among the Nagas in all aspects, be it Nags political issue, education and state politics. How blessed you are,” he said. Nagas are proud of you, he said adding that they (Western Angamis) have achieved the highest level among the Nagas.
Basing on 75 years celebration theme of WASU, Azo urged upon WASU to work on strengthening the education system, Naga political issue as well as strengthening the oldest regional political party called “Democratic Party of Nagaland,” formed in 1963.
Stating the attaining 75 years is worth celebrating, he said “We must celebrate, putting God first, because it is God alone who has brought all thus far.”
“Without God, nothing is possible, with God everything is possible,” he said. In this, he called upon the people to put God first in everything to achieve greater heights and lead the Nagas.
Be asset, not liability to society
Stating that students are truly the backbone of the society, Azo called upon the students to become an asset and not to become a liability to the society. “Good students will become the backbone of our society but bad students cannot become the backbone of our society,” he said.
He also told the students to study hard for around 15 to 16 years and enjoy for the rest of their life.
If you take things easy and casually, you will suffer and going to become somebody servant for the rest of your life, he said.
Maintaining that the bright future of Nagaland lies on bright students, he was of the apprehension that the state will face bleak situation in the absence of bright students.
Stressing on the need to have a positive mindset, he said “If we take things positively, everything will go positive but if we take things negatively, everything will go negative.” Azo also stated that the need of the hour for Nagas today is God fearing leaders, leaders with principle and leaders with integrity.
MLA Keneizhakho Nakhro, Chairman, Kohima District Planning & Development Board called upon the members of WASU to retrospect the 75 years of its existence and reason together for both success and shortcomings and formulate feasible strategy for greater excellence.
Nakhro maintained that student life is a phase where they have enormous scope to take new challenges to become a responsible citizen.
WASU President, Ketholezo Rino maintained that the visionary and good deeds of the WASU’s founding members/pioneers will always stand as source of blessings and strength for the Union to march towards greater heights. He challenged the gathering to have better understanding and uphold the truth to secure a prosperous and dignify life.
Sharing greetings, Western Angami Public Organization, President, Kepelhoutuo Chiisi urged upon the people to take honesty as the central value for positive growth of the Naga society. He stressed on the need to focus on human values rather than external value. Further, Chiisi called upon the students to uphold the good virtue of forefathers and also told them to desist from associating with any forbidden activities.
Angami Students’ Union, President, Bisevi called upon WASU to take 75 years celebration as opportune moment to renew its vision and strength and strive towards a brighter future.
COC Convenor, Khrielievi Chiisi chaired the main celebration function while COC Secretary, Aja Zinyii led WASU Badze dedication function.
Earlier in January, Mhiesizokho Zinyii, former president, Angami Public Organization addressed the introductory session. The session was led by Neidilhoutuo Sechii, co-convenor COC. Vote of thanks was proposed by finance committee co-convenor, Theyievilie Suohumvii.
