The full text of the Governor’s message on the occasion of teacher’s day is as follows:

“On the auspicious occasion of Teachers' Day, I on behalf of the people of Nagaland and my behalf express our sincere gratitude to all the teachers specially those of the State of Nagaland who are serving the people, the society, and the Nation with their extraordinary services. With their dedication they are constantly shaping the young and dynamic minds of our future generations - endowing them with intellectual heft and help imbibing needed ethical values.

We observe this auspicious day which is the birth anniversary of Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishnan, who served this great' Nation as President, intellectual leader of repute, and most significantly as an outstanding teacher.

Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam, a role model of intellectual excellence and utmost humility for all of us, used to say that the destiny of a nation depends upon its teachers.

A teacher's roles and responsibilities transcend the classroom teaching. Their personal and social conducts in day to day life inspire, aspire, and shape the overall personality of students and help them becoming ideal citizens.

On this occasion, I urge upon our teachers to re-dedicate themselves with renewed resolve to the service of the nation.”

(DIPR)