Azo inaugurates boundary stone in Phek

Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA, inaugurated the erection of a boundary stone between Khuza and Mutsale villages on February 26 in Phek, marking a historic milestone in the resolution of a decades-old land dispute.
According to a press release, the stone pillar stands as a testimony to the mutual commitment of Khuza and Mutsale villages to live in harmony and fraternity, bringing an end to years of animosity and hostility.
Addressing the gathering, Nienu described the peace treaty between the two villages as one of the biggest achievements in a lifetime. He stated that peaceful co-existence among communities and villages should be the primary focus of any leader and the government.
“As Christians, the Bible teaches us to live at peace with one another as brothers, as stated in Psalm 133:1,” he said, adding that such values are necessary to bring blessings to the community.
He also expressed gratitude to former Phek deputy commissioner Razouvolie Dozo, present DC Rhosietho Nguori Zhopra Vero, , and EAC Khuza Mechetso Koza for their presence and patronage.
Nienu noted that after a gap of 96 years, the boundary stone was finally erected on February 26, 2026, with the DC of Phek and EAC Khuza as witnesses. He described the occasion as a historic moment for the people of the Phek area and “a biggest milestone achievement.”
DC Phek, Rhosietho Nguori, Rakhusu Vewsu and Zhopra Vero also spoke at the programme.
The programme was chaired by PAPO president Wepelo Mebou while the invocation was pronounced by pastor, Phek Town Baptist Church Rev. Dr. Vezopa Tetseo. A brief account of the resolution of land dispute was highlighted by PAPO vice president Vesheta Khesoh. Vote of thanks was proposed by general secretary, PAPO Vechizo Khamo, while Pastor, 5th NAP Baptist Church Phek Rev. Puduhu Khusoh, pronounced benediction.
The release stated that the land dispute, which spanned over nine decades dating back to the British era and witnessed confrontations and bloodshed, was amicably settled on April 29, 2021. The resolution was made possible through what was described as the grace of God, the goodwill initiatives of Kuzholuzo (Azo) Nienu, MLA 19th Phek A/C, and Zhopra Vero, Kedahge NNC/FGN; the relentless efforts of the Phek Area Public Organization; the patronage of then DC Phek Razouvolie Dozo; and the compliance and desire of the two villages—whose leaders are remembered on the pillar—to live in peaceful co-existence, as inscribed on the boundary stone.