The 28th Biennial Conference of Saptiqa Area Students’ Union (SASU) was held at Shena New Village on 7th January 2022. APC, Kikheto Sema, who was the special guest, mentioned to the students that the end result of education should not lead to conflict of interests, divisions and isms among Nagas and urged the youth to work towards building a progressive society.
He said that the knowledge gained from parents and elders such as showing respect to teachers and elders, looking to God for wisdom and guidance are some of the important values which should be carried on throughout our lifetime. He said that by being humble before God and before everyone around us, we lose nothing but gain many things in life.
Dwelling on the importance of education, the APC said that about 50 percent of the State’s salary component is being spent on Education and Police Departments which shows the Government’s concern over human resource development and the security of its people. He called upon the parents to nurture and advise their children with positive guidance stating that the fruit of a tree is known from the seed that is sown.
Stating that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the entire manner of lives with social and economic life being the hardest hit, Kikheto said that Nagas, especially the youth, should also look towards survival by doing labour and earning their livelihood as stated in the Bible.
The special guest acknowledged the pioneers and prominent leaders from Saptiqa area who have made significant contributions in various fields for development and progress of Nagaland State as well as for Zunheboto district. He called upon the youth from Saptiqa area to emulate the lives of these pioneers and leaders whose struggle and hard work only made them earn the legacy they lived upon.
Earlier, upon arrival, the special guest unfurled the conference flag. The APC was accompanied by host of dignitaries, officers and prominent leaders from Saptiqa Area. Inakha Achumi, Head G.B Shena New extended greetings while N.K. Naga, Bollywood playback singer presented special song during the inaugural session of the conference. Cultural presentations including Aphilo Kuwo by SOKK, Saulele by UKK, Lejole by SPKK and Thighale by SNKK were performed during the inaugural session. Hekato T Achumi delivered the presidential address while Hekuto Kits proposed the vote of thanks.
(DIPR)
