The Cafe Hornbill was formally inaugurated by the Advisor, Department of Land Resources G. Ikuto Zhimomi on 29th November 2023 in the presence of Abu Metha, Advisor to Chief Minister and Chairman, IDAN.

In his inaugural speech, Ikuto lauded and acknowledged the Chief Minister, Nagaland for his dynamic and visionary leadership by organizing Hornbill Festival, which has become one of the most popular festivals across the globe. The Advisor said that Hornbill Festival has evolved into not only a cultural extravagant event but also the biggest industry in the state, providing employment avenues and other benefits. He further encouraged the youth and youngsters of the state to embrace modern practices of farming and enter into coffee entrepreneurship from modernized farming to marketing level with seriousness.

Advisor to Chief Minister and Chairman IDAN, Abu Metha, who also graced the event, lauded the Architect Richard Belho and team for successful completion of project cafe hornbill in just 14 days. He said that Hornbill Festival is not just a hub like the past, but has reached to its greater heights globally with the support of the state government. Abu said that Nagaland Coffee has become brand ambassador of Nagaland and expressed hope that Nagaland coffee would get more recognition at the international level.

The inaugural program was chaired by Commissioner & Secretary, H&FW, V. Kezo while vote of thanks by Director, Land Resources, Albert Ngullie.

(Khekiye IA Kohima)