EMN
Dimapur, March 6
The new school building of Don Bosco High School (DBS) in Chiephobozou, costing Rs 92 lakh, was inaugurated by K Phesao, Director of Higher Secondary Education, and blessed by Rev. Dr. James Thoppil, Bishop of Kohima.Fr. Mathew Keemattam, principal of DBS, has welcomed Phesao in the presence of Bishop James, Madam Bodeno S Colo, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Chiepbobozou, village leaders, special invitees, parents, students and the peoples all the villages nearby.
Mhalezolie Metha, the member of the school managing board, in his speech highlighted the history of the school and appreciated the service of the Catholic Church in the area for the cause of religion and education.
The chief guest, K Phesao, unveiled the monolith and inaugurated the new school building of DBS. He has thanked God for creating men out of love and added that man builds his own future. He, in a very special way, urged girl student to take up the challenge to study science while pointing out that they are equally equipped by God with qualities of head and heart.
The Bishop, in his speech, underlined the commitment of the Catholic Church for educational, health and social apostolate for the development of the people. The Church is rich, he said, not because it has money, but because of its committed priests, religious sisters and co-workers, who have dedicated their life for Christ. He said they do not take a salary they deserve but live on an allowance.
He said the investment made by the Church, by way of building and infrastructure, is the fruit of their love and dedication. He has appealed the government to review and revise the implementation of RTE to suit to the unique situation of Nagaland.
As it is implemented now, we would produce many literate, but unemployable youth who have not alternative means of employment and then become source of trouble for the society, he said. He reiterated the commitment of the Catholic Church to serve the people of Nagaland with utmost commitment and dedication without counting the cost and requested the people to cooperate with the Church to serve better.
Neibalie Rio, PRO, conveyed the greetings of love from the chief minister, Neiphiu Rio. He has appreciated bishop of Kohima and the principal of DBS for the beautiful building constructed for the people of the place.
The students of DBS felicitated the gathering through welcome song, prayer dance and with the special song. Sr. Rose Abiliu, Headmistress of the school, extended the words of gratitude to K Piesao, Bishop James, government officials, Fathers, Sisters, public leaders, chairman and council members of different villages, members of the managing board, contractors, parents, Catholic community of Chiephobozou parish and to all the invited guest for their presence and contribution and collaboration.
