Kohima, Jan. 16 (EMN): While observing the existence of numerous unions and organisations that were formed without any qualitative works, Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi, president of Angami Public Organisation (APO), has challenged the Angamis to continue upholding and maintain the integrity and values of the organisation.
Speaking at the general body meeting of the APO on January 16 at its conference hall, Kohima, he said the organisation must continue to work cohesively in one voice with all its affiliated units and other tribal organisations.
He also appreciated the support and cooperation of all its affiliated units and all tribal organisations extended to APO through good and bad times as well, and maintained that APO must strive to work not only for the Angamis but for the people of the state.
Keneingunyü Sekhose, APO advisor, stressed on the importance of abiding and respecting leaders of the community as he observed that there is lack of obedience among many leaders today. Also noting with concern on the lack of dignity of labour among the younger generation, he urged the parents and elders to teach the youngsters the value of ‘work and earning’ through one’s own sweat and labour.
Sekhose also expressed concern that westernisation has diluted the Nagas way of life as many have opted to converse in English within family and friends and steadily losing the importance of speaking in one’s own mother tongue. He advised the parents and elders to teach the young to respect and value one’s dialect to keep the identity intact.
Meanwhile, the new team is led by Dr. Kepelhousie Terhüja as president; Kevilezo Savi and KT Vilie Theünuo as vice presidents; Neisakholie Ziephrü as general secretary, and Vilieo Rutsa as treasurer besides others.
The newly elected team were administered the oath of allegiance led by the outgoing advisor, Keneingunyü Sekhose.
The new elected president, Dr. Terhüja, in his acceptance speech, has vowed to uphold the values of purest democracy, freedom and liberty of the organisation and safeguard the interest and welfare of the people.
Giving the chaos and confusion in the present state of affairs, he emphasised on the need to understand the root cause of the issue so that the people can be ready to face any challenges and issues.
The programme commenced with Rev. Dr. Rachülie Vihienuo, pastor UBC, Kohima invoking god’s blessings which concluded with vote of thanks proposed by KT Vilie Theünuo, vice president APO.
