‘Education system should be job oriented’

MERIEMA, SEPTEMBER 10: Of late, there have been suggestions from several people over the need to revise the education system in the State. This need was felt as the present syllabus has, more or less, become too degree oriented and not job oriented.
Towards this concern, Dr. Visakhonu Hibo, Principal of Japfü Christian College, Kigwema, opined that the education system should feed and equip the students to meet the challenges of the society.
Hibo observed that many educational institutions are failing to fulfill the anthem of education, while she also asserted that the education system should be such that, it respects our culture and even preserves it.
“We have to wake up and catch up with the rest of the world,” Hibo said maintaining that the “desirable education system” should mould and equip the students to catch up with every change of this modern world.
Hibo was speaking as a resource person during the “seminar on education” organiSed by the Angami Youth Organization at Meriema Village Council hall. The seminar, hosted by Northern Angami Youth Organization, was organisd by Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) as part of its 25th years celebration scheduled in the month of November this year. It may be mentioned that similar seminars on different topics were hosted by Chakhroma Youth Organisation (CYU) and the Western Angami Youth Organisation (WAYO) on August 20 and 27 respectively. Another seminar, on the topic “Environment” is scheduled on September 24, to be hosted by Southern Angami Youth Organisation (SAYO).
Echoing the words of Dr. Hibo, another resource speaker, Thejavizo Nakhro, EAC Sardar Kohima, also underlined the need for redefining the education system in the State which he observed has become too bookish.
Sharing his experience on competitive exams, Nakhro stated the need to demystify the thought that many Nagas have while facing competitive exams.
“Having a half hearted attempt won’t take you to where you desire,” he said and underscored the importance of conducting periodic career guidance and seminars, mainly for the civil service aspirants. He further encouraged the need to have a study circle among the students.
Sharing his concern on the increasing rate of unemployment in the State, he expressed his fear that the said crises will lead to social turmoil in the State.
Stating that education is a life skill process, he encouraged the gathering to seek education, which he said, is the foremost in this modern era.
The other resource speaker Daniel Angami, EAC Mokokchung, while sharing his experiences on competitive exams, emphasised on the need for organising more career guidance seminars and workshops.
The panelists of the seminar were Dr. Hovithal Sothu, Deputy Director of ATI; L Kenneth Punyü, Assistant Professor of Kohima Science College; and Dr. Ketshukietuo Dzüvichü, Principal of Oriental College, Kohima.
The programme, chaired by NAYO president, Neizolie Rüpreo, commenced with invocation pronounced by Kelhoulezo Shüya, Assistant Pastor of Meriema Baptist Church, while a song was presented by Thejaneinuo Kiewhuo. The keynote address was delivered by Kezhazer Angami, member secretary of AYO 25th anniversary organising committee.