Dignitaries with students during felicitation programme on May 31
Zhadima, June 2 (MExN): The Zhadima Students' Union (ZSU) held its annual felicitation programme for meritorious students of HSLC and HSSLC examinations on May 31 at Zhadima Community Hall.
ZSU former president Vitseizolie Sorünuo, graced the occasion as the keynote speaker. In his address, Sorünuo congratulated the students for their achievements, noting that success does not come by chance but through consistent hard work and dedication.
He urged students to remain focused on their studies and strive for excellence. Emphasising the importance of values, he encouraged the youth to be obedient to their parents and to uphold their faith in God in all their endeavours.
A highlight of the event was the presentation of the ZSU Presidential Scholarship, an initiative launched in 2024 to support deserving students from the community. This year, two students were awarded the scholarship.
Achievers in the Nagaland Public Service Commission (NPSC) examinations, as well as other academic toppers, were also recognised for their accomplishments.
The formal felicitation programme was chaired by Menuolhounuo Sanchu, Women Coordinator of ZSU. The event featured an invocation prayer by Thejaselie Chüpuo, M.Div, and greetings by ZSU President Mhasizolie Metsieo.
Petesenuo Sorünuo, statistical secretary presented the statistical report. A special song was presented by Khriezovonuo Pfüsenuo and vote of thanks was delivered by Khriesavizo Sorünuo.
Inspirational exhortations were delivered by Neilalhoulie Soliezuo, Chairman of ZVC, and Kekhrieseno Khoubve, who secured the 2nd rank in the 2024 NPSC CESE for Graduate Teacher (Science).
As part of the day’s programme, the Children and Adolescent Library was officially inaugurated by Sorünuo.
The library was formally dedicated by Rev. Thepfusalhou Khoubve, Pastor of AG Church, Zhadima Bawe.
ZSU Adviser Medolenuo Loucu, who chaired the preliminary programme, gave an overview of the library initiative.
The library project, implemented under the Special Assistance to States for Capital Investment (SASCI), 2023–24 from the Ministry of Finance, Government of India, was constructed with the aim of promoting a reading culture among the younger generation.
