Participants presenting song during the event held at Kuzhami Baptist Church, Chümoukedima on March 8.
Chümoukedima, March 8 (MExN): The Zapami Welfare Union Dimapur (ZWUD) held its general meeting at Kuzhami Baptist Church, Chümoukedima on March 8.
A press release received here stated that during the event, Lhicheu Khutso and Dr Riweu Kenye were felicitated for their achievements. Lhicheu Khutso was awarded a Certificate of Recognition for clearing the Nagaland Staff Selection Board (NSSB) Exam 2023, securing the post of Soft Skill Instructor under the Women Resource Development Department, Government of Nagaland. Dr Riweu Kenye was honoured for earning Ph.D. in Economics from St Joseph University, Chümoukedima.
Short speeches were delivered by Neizulo Khutso, Retired Additional Director, Government of Nagaland, and SK Kenye, Retired Director, Nagaland.
Neizulo Khutso encouraged the community to seize the immense opportunities in the western areas and emphasized the importance of preserving the mother tongue. He called for a concerted effort to teach the language to children to ensure its survival. He also highlighted the need for decency and civilized conduct in daily life.
SK Kenye shared on the importance of hard work and discipline, stressing that success is earned by those who give their best. He addressed the “rising tattoo culture” and the impact it could have on employment opportunities, urging the youth to reconsider lifestyle changes, particularly in terms of diet, to maintain financial stability.
The resolution to change the nomenclature of the Union to Western Zapami Welfare Union and the motto of the union “Stronger Together” along with its Emblem were adopted in the general meeting, the release added. The new tenure office bearers for ZWUD (2025-2030) were announced with Wekhrope Kenye as president.
