CM Rio hands over appointment letters to chairmen, advisors

Dimapur: Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio officially handed over the appointment letters of the 11 newly appointed chairmen/advisors at the Chief Minister’s Office, Kohima, on Friday.

Rio presented the appointment letters to Advisor to CM, Dr. Chumben Murry; Advisor to CM and chairman, IDAN, Abu Metha; Advisor to CM and chairman, NKVIB, Dr. Neiphrezo Keditsu; Chairman, DAN, Dr. Watizulu Jamir; Chairman, NHL, Thongwang Konyak; Chairman, NSMDC, Kuputo Shohe; Chairman, MARCOFED, Dr. M Chuba Ao; Chairman, Honey Mission, Obed Quinker; Chairman, Bio-Resource Mission, Wanpong Konyak; Chairman, NEPED, Supongmeren Hoki and Chairman, TaFMA, Theja Meru.

According to an official bulletin, the Chief Minister called upon the chairmen/advisors to work together as a team and sought their support and cooperation in all situations. Rio said that it is a privilege to serve the people but it comes with lots of responsibilities. He asked them to be mindful of their responsibilities and to be in the service of the people.

Speaking at the programme, Advisor to Chief Minister and Chairman, IDAN, Abu Metha extended his appreciation to the Chief Minister for bestowing the responsibility and assignments to them.

He said that such opportunities come only to a few and it motivates them to work hard. Metha added that Nagaland continues to march ahead under the leadership of Rio.

The programme was presided over by Principal Secretary, Abhijit Sinha.