The Government Industrial Training Institute (GITI) in Kohima hosted its 2nd Convocation program on the 19th of September 2023 at the Drawing Hall within the GITI Complex. The event was graced by the presence of Kovi Meyase, Additional Secretary & Ex-Officio Director of Employment, Skill & Entrepreneurship, who served as the guest of honor.
During the convocation ceremony, Kovi Meyase extended his heartfelt congratulations to all the successful candidates. He urged them to take immense pride in their accomplishments and emphasized the importance of honest hard work in securing employment.
Meyase drew attention to the alarming unemployment rate among youths in the state, reporting that as of April 2023, the state had 70,000 unemployed youths, ranking fourth in the country. He urged the graduates to broaden their horizons beyond white-collar jobs, encouraging them to venture into different fields and be willing to take risks in their pursuit of employment.
He underscored the significance of their diplomas, noting that they would remain mere pieces of paper without proactive steps toward gainful employment. Meyase also expressed gratitude to the Principal and staff of GITI Kohima for their contributions and celebrated their achievement of a remarkable 98% pass rate.
Er. Enchiba Longkumer, Principal of GITI Kohima, extended a warm welcome to the guest of honor, dignitaries, students, and attendees. He congratulated all the candidates for successfully completing their courses and expressed his gratitude to the faculty for their dedication in nurturing responsible citizens.
Longkumer also recognized and congratulated the meritorious students who excelled in their respective trades, including Redeem Mahg in the Carpenter trade with 85.67%, Liche Kupa in the Mechanic Diesel trade with 85%, Chumbenthung in the Plumber trade with an impressive 93.16%, and Kevilenuo Rupre-o in the Cutting & Sewing trade with 89.60%. He officially conferred the status of graduates upon all the successful candidates.
The program featured a variety of activities, including comparisons by Seyiekhrienuo and Kezhangunuo, an address from teaching faculty member Lhouneilie Zatsu, a musical performance titled "Time of Our Life" by Nuhulu Rhakho, the awarding of certificates by the Principal, guest of honor, and other officials, a commissioning prayer by Dr. Ruokuovilie Sachu from Khedi Baptist Church, a valedictory speech delivered by Liche Kupa, words of gratitude expressed by Kesalhoukho Casavi.
(L. Shahoto Yimchunger, IA)
