The Angami Youth Organisation (AYO) held a consultative meeting on August 10 at Hotel Japfü, Kohima with former leaders of the organisation. The consultation was held with regard to the upcoming silver jubilee celebration in November.
The meeting was also an attempt to gather and pay tribute to all former leaders and volunteers of the organisation since its inception, as well as seek consultation and suggestions for the future strengthening of the organisation. Former president Theyiekielie Tacü, in his greetings mentioned that the initiatives of AYO was not just a concept borne by the youth but that of the elders, therefore including the elders was a must. Tacü also informed that the organisation was formed in order to strengthen the Angami community and protect the tribe from oppression. AYO was formed not to create enmity with others but to strengthen the community, said Tacü, adding that the organisation continues to be one of the most firm foundations of the community. Tacü further asserted that to strengthen the organisation, there needs to be goodwill and forgiveness. The meet was chaired by Medo Yhokha, president AYO, with a prayer invoked by pastor Sizo Kire. Speeches were delivered by former AYO leaders Theyiekielie Tacü, Gonei-ü Sirie, Kezhazer Angami. During the consultation, former leaders shared their past activities and concerns. Under the theme “Kelhou Kevi Ra”, the 25 years celebration of AYO would focus on the four E’s namely Education, Economy, Environment and Ethos. As a prelude to the celebration, seminars on the four issues will be held in the four Angami regions that is Northern Angami, Southern Angami, Western Angami and Chakhro region from the month of August and September.