Minister of Agriculture and Cooperation, G. Kaito Aye graced day two of the 69th Ao Students’ Conference (AKM) at Akhoya village on 19th January 2023 as the special guest.
While delivering his speech, G Kaito stated that AKM, along with elders, communities, NGOs, and legislators, can make a significant impact in society as today's students are the leaders of tomorrow.
He stated that Naga society today is shattered and asked the Naga student community to join together and cultivate togetherness, noting that unity is the Nagas' only strength.
Kaito emphasized that the Ao community has been at the forefront of several sectors such as education and religion, and asked the audience to continue the growth and embrace a Christian way of life.
Earlier, short speeches were delivered by NSF President, Kegwayhun Tep, ENSF President, Chingmak Chang, and Ao Senden President, Chubawati Longchar.
AKM Educational Promotional Trust Award’, was also awarded to three students of graduate and postgraduate students of 2020-22.
2020 year of commerce – Samemba, Longsa -Tetseo College; 2021 year of Arts – Imkongkumla Ozukum, Mongsenyimti, Unity College; and 2022 year of science – Imkongwapang, Lakhuni, Immanuel College.
During the workshop session, Sharingain Longkumer, Nagaland Legislative Assembly Speaker said “AKM as an organization has achieved many successes and accolades since the inception of the organization.”
He went on to say that the labor of the founding members and successive offices that have taken has resulted in many of their young succeeding in diverse professions.
AKM remains a beacon of hope for the preservation of our cultural identity among the young and for preserving the welfare of the students and nurturing the young talents into future leaders in diverse professions, he said.
Also, speaking on the occasion, the Deputy Commissioner of Tuensang, Nokchasashi asked the general Ao community to be receptive and accommodative with humility, for the betterment of the Nagas.
The key speakers, under the conference theme, ’Education in Praxis’, were the Department of Power, Engineer-in-Chief, Er. Moa Aier and Engineer & Technology Entrepreneur Founder, Tabernacle – the Go-to-Software for Churches, Er. Atoba, which was moderated by Limasenla Jamir.
The workshop session was hosted by former President of AKM, Imkongwati.
(IA Changtongya)
