Kudecho Khamo and others during golden jubilee celebration of Yorubami Youth Association on January 16.
Morung Express News
Yoruba | January 16
The Yorubami Youth Association (YYA) on January 16 celebrated its Golden Jubilee at Yoruba village in Phek district, with Nagaland’s advisor for CAWD and Taxes Kudecho Khamo attending as the special guest. Addressing the gathering, Khamo cautioned that the erosion of culture and tradition, driven by greed and self-interest, has weakened social unity and identity. Emphasising the pivotal role of youth in shaping the future of villages and society, he said harmony can be sustained only when people remain rooted in their values and faith.
Pointing to a fast-changing world marked by intense competition, technological advancement and materialism, Khamo said paradigm shifts are being witnessed across sectors, including employment, entrepreneurship, sports and theological studies. He urged young people not to be discouraged by competition but to identify their potential and pursue their goals with commitment and determination.
Noting that livelihood opportunities are no longer confined to government employment, Khamo said talents in sports, music, agriculture and other fields can provide sustainable means of living. Skill development, honesty and hard work, he added, must guide the youth in navigating the changing socio-economic landscape.
Calling for preservation of cultural identity, language and faith, Khamo warned that unchecked modernisation and globalisation could lead to loss of identity and moral confusion. He urged the youth to stand firm in faith, saying values anchored in faith provide clarity and strength in an evolving world.
Guest of honour Lhuvesayi Lohe, former president of the Chakhesang Youth Front (CYF), echoed similar concerns, stating that government jobs are increasingly saturated and that employment opportunities today are driven more by skills than qualifications alone.
The programme also witnessed the release of the Jubilee Souvenir by Padma Shri awardee and Baptist World Congress Quinquennial Human Rights Awardee Sano Vamuzo, who called for unity and oneness of the village to strengthen Naga society. Greetings were shared by Vethisa Lohe, chairman, Village Council, Yoruba, and Zasevezo Rhakho, GB and ex-VCC, Kutsapo.
A welcome address was delivered by Mudihi Lohe, head GB, while the presidential address was delivered by Rukuvezo Veswuh, president, YYA. The Yorubami Women Welfare Society presented a folk song, and the Phuhgumi Youth Welfare Union made a special appearance.
The programme was chaired by Vekhruto Nyekha, convenor, organising committee, and began with an invocation prayer by Rev Dr Vevo Phesao, senior pastor, CBCKMH. A vote of thanks was proposed by Pulesayi Lohe, convenor, finance committee, and the programme concluded with a benediction by Rev Zaseyi Veswuh, pastor, NCRC, Yoruba.
Earlier, Khamo unveiled the Golden Jubilee Monolith. A dedicatory prayer was offered by Rev Pukrolhou Lohe, pastor, Yoruba Baptist Church, led by Rukusayi Lohe, convenor, monolith committee. The celebrations later featured competitions in duet folk tune, women’s folk dance and men’s folk dance among the various colonies of Yoruba village.
