AYO marks anniv. amid call for youth leadership capital

[caption id="attachment_82296" align="alignnone" width="501"] Angami members perform a martial dance form on the second day of the AYO’s 25th anniversary celebrations at Kigwema village, under Kohima district, on November 5. [/caption] KOHIMA, NOVEMBER 6 : A leader of the Angami Public Organisation (APO) on Saturday implored youths of the Angami community to take the lead in the effort to create a better future for the coming generation. Speaking at the valedictory function of the 25th anniversary celebrations of the AYO at Kigwema village, the APO’s president Dr. Vilhusa Seleyi urged the youth leaders to provide leadership in confronting issues confronting the generation. Of the many challenges he placed before the youth leaders, the APO president reminded the organization of their role in promoting friendly relations with neighbours. Stating that the AYO holds an important position as a frontal organisation under the APO, Dr. Seleyi said that the Angami community will rely much on the leadership of the youth organization. “Maintaining friendly relations with our neighbours will be the key factor as we progress further. I therefore urge the AYO leaders to give your best in promoting unity among Naga brethrens, especially with the neighbouring tribes,” he said. Recalling the efforts of some Angami leaders who, during their time, had given their best to bring the Naga people together, the APO president echoed the words of Lok Sabha Member of Parliament Neiphiu Rio in advising the youths not to involve in activities that would spoil the image of the Angami community. “With this celebration, let us also take a pledge to hold the pride of the Angamis. That is, by not spoiling the image of the Angamis. Let us also take the pledge to protect our environment,” Dr. Vilhusa said. The APO president also lauded the AYO for their continuous effort to curb antisocial elements within the jurisdiction of the community. The AYO leaders must renew their pledge to fight against the antisocial, he said. [caption id="attachment_82297" align="alignnone" width="501"] Angami members sing a community song during the AYO’s 25th anniversary celebrations at Kigwema village, under Kohima district, on November 5. [/caption] A new team of AYO executive council for the tenure 2016-2019 was appointed during the day. The new team is led by Neinguvotuo Krose as president. The second day of the AYO anniversary featured cultural competitions. Representations from the four Angami ranges comprising the Chakhroma Youth Organisationm (CYO), the Northern Angami Youth Organisation (NAYO), the Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO) and the Western Angami Youth Organisation (WAYO) took part in the competition.