DIMAPUR, AUG 7 (NPN): The Central Nagaland Tribes Council (CNTC), in collaboration with the Central Nagaland Legislative Forum (CNLF), held a joint coordination meeting at Dimapur Town Hall on Friday, bringing together legislators, tribal leaders and representatives of apex and frontal organisations of the Ao, Lotha and Sümi communities to deliberate on issues concerning the welfare and future of Central Nagaland and Nagaland.
Delivering the welcome address, CNTC president Hukiye K. Yepthomi underscored the importance of strengthening unity, cooperation and coordinated efforts among the people for the greater interest of society. The meeting was attended by deputy chief minister Y. Patton; ministers– G. Kaito Aye, Metsubo Jamir and Temjen Imna Along; deputy speaker S. Toiho Yeptho; advisers– Tongpang Ozukum, Hekani Jakhalu, Mhathung Yanthan, Moatoshi Longkumer, K.T. Sukhalu, Kazheto Kinimi and Daochiir L. Imchen; and Dr. Sukhato A. Sema, MLA, among others.
Representatives from Ao Senden, Lotha Hoho, Sümi Hoho, Sümi Kükami Hoho, Western Sümi Hoho, Ao Officers’ Telongjem, Lotha Gazetted Officers’ Association, Sümi Officers’ Union Nagaland, Central Nagaland Women Association, Watsu Mungdang, Lotha Eloe Hoho, Sümi Totimi Hoho, Central Nagaland Students’ Association, Ao Kaketshir Mungdang, Lotha Students’ Union, Sümi Kiphimi Küqhakulu, Ao Lanur Telongjem, Lotha Youth Hoho, Sümi Youth Organisation, Western Sümi Youth Front, Ao Union Club, Dimapur Lotha Hoho, Dimapur Sümi Students’ Union, Western Sümi Totimi Hoho, Dimapur Ao Youth Organisation, Sümi Games & Sports Association, Ao Students’ Union Dimapur, former CNTC officials, Dimapur Lotha Eloe Ekhung, Kohima Sümi Hoho and CLH also attended.
Calls for stronger unity: The meeting heard addresses from Ao Senden president Marsanen, Lotha Hoho chairman Er. Mhondamo Ovung, Sümi Hoho president Dr. Vihuto Assumi and heads of various frontal organisations. They emphasised the need for stronger unity, mutual trust and closer cooperation among all sections of Naga society and urged civil society organisations to work collectively in addressing common challenges, strengthening brotherhood, and contributing towards peace, harmony and inclusive development.
Addressing the gathering, G. Kaito Aye, Y. Patton, Metsubo Jamir, S. Toiho Yeptho and Tongpang Ozukum said Naga society had become increasingly fragmented and stressed the need for greater unity. They expressed confidence that CNTC would serve as an effective platform for dialogue, coordination and collective action.
They also observed that the Ao, Lotha and Sümi communities, being among the leading communities of the state, have a shared responsibility to work together for the welfare, stability and overall progress of Nagaland.
The programme also featured special musical presentations. The inaugural session was chaired by CNTC vice president Longshi Kikon, while the second session was moderated by CNTC information and publicity secretary Vikato I. Chishi. CNTC vice president Temjen I. Jamir delivered the vote of thanks, and the programme concluded with the benediction.
