WSSU general conference concludes

Three-day 37th general conference of Western Sumi Students’ Union concluded here Sunday evening with secretary (finance) to the Government of Nagaland, Kikheto Y Sema (IAS) as the special guest for the valedictory session.
Addressing the gathering, Kikheto called for preservation of one’s own identity as a “Naga” and not invite “isms” among the tribes or clans.
Stating that Nagas are headed for a “solution” within a short span of time, Kikheto said that the youth of today should be geared up to see changes within the Naga society and equip themselves with “education” as the main tool.
On electoral system in the state, he said that money and muscle power has become associated with every elections. Kikheto however said that one cannot expect the outcome of producing good leaders nor expect development when one sells off one’s votes. He therefore asked the youth, Church and leaders to initiate for “clean elections.”
Lauding the stance of Ao Senso Telongjem Dimapur for doing away with the culture of chief guests, secretary said that Naga society today need leaders and elders to speak the truth in the present context both in social and religious aspects.
Touching on the theme of the conference “Progressive Education,” Kikheto asked the youth to equip themselves with wisdom and education to face the challenges of the present day.
He asked them to “work and eat” by making use of the “God blessed fertile lands” in Western Sumi area and not to be dependent on “outsiders.”
Stating the violence will never yield anything but turmoil in the Naga society today, he appealed the youth to speak the truth and humble themselves before God and the elders and leaders.
The special guest was accompanied by host of Sumi officers, leaders, elders, former SKK and WSSU leaders. Earlier the programme began with an invocation by Catholic Church, Niuland Pastor Visheto Mark,, benediction by SBC Niuland Pastor Tokivi Yeptho and vote of thanks was proposed by Convenor Planning Akavi Zhimomi.