Niuland has potential to become metropolitan city — Jacob Zhimomi

Dimapur, May 23 (EMN): Minister for PHED Jacob Zhimomi and Chairman of DPDB Niuland on Monday stated that the newly created district has the potential to become a metropolitan city and expressed confidence to pick up the momentum of development in the district.

He was speaking at the first Niuland district planning development board (DPDB) meeting on Monday at DC Conference Hall, Niuland.

The minister stated that a sub-treasury office in the district is needed and assured the gathering that he would pursue the case accordingly. Any illegal encroachment of the government land in town areas will be dealt with effectively and urged the department officials to report to the administration for necessary action, an update form DIPR said.

‘Development of Niuland town is a priority and expecting various funds for the same,’ the minister stated. 

Proposal for construction of new offices ie DC, SP and Police Reserve has been approved while identification for public park and public cemetery in the district were also approved. LAPD 2022-2023 schemes for Gh-1 A/C have been approved under which a clock tower in the town area will be constructed, he added. Meanwhile, Senior SDEO Niuland, Bohovi Yeptho highlighted the problems of the department, specifically shortage of teachers in various schools in the district.