Dimapur, Aug. 1 (EMN): A book on Ashu Igha, the first settler of Ighanumi Village titled ‘Ashu Igha Phuwo Ghili,’ authored by Saikha Zhimomi with the consent of Ighanumi Village Council was released on July 29.
Head GB Ighanumi Village, Nikuto Swu, in a press release informed that the book was officially released by Sümi Hoho president, I Nikheto Zhimomi at Ighanumi Village community hall.
The Sümi Hoho president in his address said that Ighanumi being the ancestral village of the Sümi’s, the book will enlighten the younger generation and Sümis in general to know about their roots and past history.
“Nagas do not have written records and everything was passed down to generation by word of mouth for this very reason we are losing our history, in this scenario publishing this kind of book will immensely benefit Sümis and Nagas in general,’ Zhimomi said.
He also reminded the people of Ighanumi to preserve and protect the flora and fauna of Ashu Igha village to help researchers tracing their roots and history and at the same time to attract visitors and tourists, which will benefit the village.
Former Ighanumi Village chairman, Kuhoji Kiba; VC chairman Isak Lohe; VCM Vitoi Swu and head GB Ighavito, Zhuwoto Kiba also gave short speeches.
Ighanumi Village head GB Nikuto Swu delivered greetings and the book’s author, Saikha Zhimomi delivered vote of thanks.
The programme was chaired by village council secretary, Kuhovi Sumi, pastor, Khatio Ighanumi AG Church blessed the released book, Akaho A. Sema pastor, Ighanumi Baptist Church invoked the programme and Xukuto Achumi pastor, NCRC Ighanumi pronounced benediction.
