Lipoklemba Yaden, popularly known as L.L. Yaden, IAS (Rtd) passed away on Sunday at Zion Hospital after prolonged illness. He was 93.
He has left behind his wife, seven children (three sons & four daughters), 16 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral service would be held at the Yadens Cottage, Duncan, PWD colony road at 11 a.m. on July 27.
Born on October 18, 1922, late L.L. Yaden hailed from Merangkong village, Mokokchung district and was amongst the first graduate from Langpangkong Range. He was also the first gazetted officer from the Langpangkong Range. He graduated (BA) from Delhi University.
He entered in to the government service in December 1, 1952 as superintendent Transport under North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) and later into the administrative service on April 22, 1959 as Extra Assistant Commissioner.
Late Yaden had effectively contributed to enforce Administrative reforms in major departments. He also served the governments of Nagaland and Assam and Government of India at various capacities and retired as Commissioner Nagaland in March 1, 1984. He was later appointed by the state government as Advisor, Border Affairs.
An avid writer and educationist, late L.L. Yaden has also authored a book called “Nagaland 1970”. He was also made the member, Executive Council of Nagaland University.
Even after his retirement, late Yaden was actively involved in various social and Church organizations.
He was also one of the architects of the Merangkong Godhula Mission (MGM) which has established 29 Churches and 12 Fellowships at Amri Karbi Hills, Assam.
He was also the co-founder and first president of Langpangkong Kaketshir Mungdang (students’ body).
(An article by Ura Mail on p-6)
Condolences
Governor of Odisha Dr. S.C. Jamir, Governor of Nagaland P.B. Acharya and chief minister of Nagaland T.R. Zeliang were among several who expressed condolences at the passing away of retired Commissioner Nagaland and the first Advisor Border Affairs government of Nagaland Lipok Lemba Yaden, IAS (Retd) on July 26, Sunday at 11.30 a.m. in Zion Hospital, after a prolonged ailment.
Governor of Odisha Dr. S.C. Jamir said he was deeply shocked to learn of the sad demise of L.L. Yaden, IAS (Retd) on Sunday.
Dr. Jamir said from a young age, late L.L. Yaden, evolved into a committed and determined human being to become a willing instrument in the service of the people. Dr. Jamir also said that late L.L. Yaden took keen interest in the culture and custom of the Nagas and devoted his time in preserving, propagating and documenting its various facets.
He said, as an administrator, late L.L. Yaden was a dedicated officer who handled whichever department with sincerity and great insight. Also as a footballer, in his younger days, Dr. Jamir said late L.L. Yaden understood the values of discipline and human spirit and rose up to position in life due to sheer hard work. However, Dr. Jamir said, what distinguished late L.L. Yaden from many others, was his unmistakable humane approach to societal problems.
Stating that late L.L. Yaden’s demise was a great loss to the state of Nagaland in general and the Ao (Naga) community in particular, Dr. Jamir said the void created by the demise of late L.L. Yaden would be difficult to fill and conveyed deep condolences to the bereaved family and friends, on his and his wife’s behalf.
P.B. Acharya: Governor of Nagaland P.B. Acharya expressed deep grief at the demise of L.L.Yaden, IAS (Retd). The Governor said late Yaden joined government service during the early days of Nagaland statehood in 1952, got inducted to IAS in 1968 and retired as Commissioner in March 1984.
The Governor said late Yaden served the people of Nagaland in various capacities during which, he initiated many policies into the state administration of which his contribution towards administrative reforms and border affairs were “rememberable and noteworthy”. The Governor conveyed his heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family at their hour of grief and prays to the Almighty for rest to the departed soul.
T.R. Zeliang: Nagaland chief minister T.R. Zeliang expressed sorrow that L.L. Yaden, IAS (Retd) was no more. He described late Yaden as one of the last few remaining pioneers of Nagaland who administered the state right from the early days of statehood till the mid-eighties and whose contributions were numerous, with many of his policies he initiated, remained till today.
The chief minister mentioned that L.L.Yaden, born on October 18,1922, hailed from Merangkong village. He recalled that late Yaden joined NEFA Service as Superintendent in 1952 and then inducted to IAS in 1968 and served Nagaland under various capacities till he retired as Commissioner Nagaland in 1984.
Zeliang said the contributions by late Yaden in the fields of administrative reforms and border affairs were “truly commendable”.
Apart from his contributions towards good governance, the chief minister described late Yaden as “an upright officer who always took a principled stand and never wavered when it came to public interest” adding, that “Nagaland has indeed lost an illustrious personality”. Paying rich tributes to late Yaden, on his behalf and on behalf of the government of Nagaland, chief minister T.R. Zeliang prayed that God Almighty grant strength and comfort to the family members at their period of grief.
IAS Officers: Expressing deep sadness as the demise of L.L.Yaden, President IAS Officers of Nagaland, described him as “among the most illustrious members of the association”.
The Association said late Yaden was “a role model and a mentor to many IAS officers, not only during his service but much beyond his retirement as well”. The Association also said late Yaden would be remembered for his many contributions, especially in policy matters which still guide the state till today. It said his uprightness and dedication as an officer, under the most trying of times, continue to serve as inspiration to the officers of the service. The Association conveyed its deepest condolences to Mrs. Daisy Yaden and all members of the bereaved family at their period of great sorrow.
S.I. Jamir: In a condolence message, Advisor Urban Development, S.I. Jamir said he was shock to learn the sad demise of L.L. Yaden, who was a visionary and one of the leading personalities during the formative years of Nagaland State. S.I. Jamir said his passing away has created a vacuum in the Naga society.
He expressed condolences to the bereaved family members and pray that the departed soul rest in peace.
NPCC: Nagaland Pradesh Congress Committee (NPCC) has expressed shock to hear the passing away of L.L. Yaden (Rtd) IAS, father of Geoffrey Yaden.
NPCC president, K. Therie in a message described late LL Yaden as a pioneer of Nagaland who dedicatedly served the state all his life through selfless and sincere service.
In his passing away, Therie stated that Nagas have lost a visionary pioneer and a personality having great experience and knowledge.
NPCC has conveyed heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family and pray that Almighty God comfort and console in this hour of grief and for the soul to rest in peace.
NPA: Nagaland Press Association (NPA) has expressed pain to learn about the demise of Lipoklemba Yaden, IAS (Rtd) father of Geoffrey Yaden, Editor-in-chief Nagaland Post on Sunday after prolonged illness.
In a condolence message, NPA president, K. Temjen Jamir stated that late L.L. Yaden was one of the pioneers in the field of education amongst the Nagas who was sincere, honest and a hardworking officer who served the Nagaland government in various capacities till his retirement as Commissioner Nagaland in 1984. NPA has conveyed its heartfelt condolences to the bereaved family members and pray to Almighty God to grant the solace, comfort and for the soul to rest in eternal peace.
Morung Express: Morung Express has expressed deep sadness over the demise of Lipoklemba Yaden, father of Geoffrey Yaden, Editor Nagaland Post.
In a message, Morung Express Editor extended heartfelt condolences and support to the bereaved family in this time of immeasurable loss and profound grief.
The Editor stated that their prayers are with the family and trust that God’s peace and grace comfort and strengthen during this difficult time.
Nagaland Page: Editor & Staff of Nagaland Page expressed pain to learn about the demise of Lipoklemba Yaden, IAS (Rtd), father of Geoffrey Yaden, Editor Nagaland Post.
In a condolence message, Nagaland Page said late LL Yaden made commendable contributions in the areas of administrative reforms, besides giving valuable contributions to the Naga society till his demise.
Nagaland Page family, in this hour of grief, conveyed heartfelt condolences to Geoffrey Yaden and the family members and pray to Almighty to grant strength to bear the irreparable loss and for the soul to rest in eternal peace.
Tir Yimyim: Family members of Tir Yimyim have expressed sadness to learn the demise of “one of our fatherly figures in Naga society”, Lipoklemba Yaden popularly known as LL Yaden, who passed away on Sunday.
In a condolence message to Geoffrey Yaden, Editor Nagaland Post and family members, the Editor & Staff of Tir Yimyim described late L.L. Yaden as a model figure among the Naga bureaucrats who served the state in different capacities with all his sincerity and honesty amidst tense political situation.
In his death, Editor & Staff said: “we have lost not only a father but an honest, courageous and committed leader, who rendered his best service for the people of Nagaland.”
Tir Yimyim family said it shares deep sympathy with the bereaved family members and pray the Gracious God grants them solace and strength to overcome this difficult moment.
DPC: Dimapur Press Club (DPC) said it was aggrieved to learn the demise of Lipoklemba Yaden, IAS (Rtd), father of Geoffrey Yaden, Editor Nagaland Post.
In a condolence note, DPC said it acknowledges the yeoman service late L.L. Yaden had done for the betterment of Naga society at large.
DPC conveyed heartfelt condolences to Geoffrey Yaden and the family members and pray to Almighty to give all strength to bear the irreparable loss and also for the departed soul to rest in eternal peace.
MPC: Mokokcung Press Club (MPC) has expressed heartfelt condolences on the demise of L.L. Yaden (Rtd) IAS, father of Geoffrey Yaden, Editor Nagaland Post. On behalf of MPC, its president, Limalenden Longkumer conveyed condolences and prays that God comfort the family and loved ones during the unfortunate time and for the soul to rest in peace.
DAC-DGU: Disciplinary Action Committee (DAC) Dimapur Gorkha Union (DGU) chairman, Dipak Lama said that the union mourns the demise of L.L. Yaden, father of Geoffrey Yaden, Editor-in-Chief Nagaland Post.
In his message, Lama on behalf of DGU expressed condolences to the bereaved family members and pray to Lord Almighty to grant strength in this hour of grief and for the departed soul to rest in peace.
Former Editor Morung Express: Former Editori of Morung Express, Along Longkumer has conveyed deepest condolences on the passing away of L.L. Yaden, father of Geoffrey Yaden, Editor-in Chief & Publisher Nagaland Post.
In condolence message to Geoffrey Yaden and the family members, Along said late L.L. Yaden was one of the pioneer administrators amongst the Naga dating back even before Nagaland State was born, serving under trying times and circumstance including in the Naga Hills Tuensang Area (NHTA).
Through his service for the people, Along said that late Yaden along with others of his generation laid the building blocks for administration in Nagaland.
In his passing, Nagas have lost an elder administrator, he said. On behalf of his family, Along expressed sincere condolences and pray for the family that Lord bless and comfort during this hour of grief.