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Farewell programmes held in Mokokchung, Pfutsero

Department of Home Guards & Civil Defence (HG&CD), Mokokchung, accorded a farewell programme, at the premise of district headquarter, Wednesday, for district commandant (recently promoted to senior staff officer), Watilemba.

In his farewell speech, Watilemba thanked his staff and personnel for the love, support and co-operation rendered towards his command for the last 21 years, which he will forever cherish, he added. He urged the staff to accord the same towards the new district commandant, in order to make Mokokchung HG&CD, a role model district in the state. The senior staff officer further called on the staff and personnel HG&CD to remain ever united, to be in the service of the people with great dedication.

Earlier short speeches were delivered from the representatives of the women cell, static posts, traffic, SDRF, security guards, staff and officers. The occasion was chaired by company commander PT Jamir, invocation by LDA I. Mar Jamir and benediction by Zhutulie.

PGC: Pfutsero Government College (PGC) bid farewell to Thangkhotinlal (Lalboi) Singsit, vice principal on October 1. 

A press release from PGC mass media communication convenor Neiko Ritse stated that, outgoing vice principal, Thangkhotinlal Lalboi Singsit shared about the struggles and challenges faced by the college in the initial years but how he shared the vision with the first principal Lt. Weprenyi Kapfo and the community in building the college. He acknowledged the selfless contributions of all the leaders, the surrounding villages, elders, college staff and colleagues who nurtured the college to where it is now. Some noteworthy achievements during his tenure in the college includes the college undertaking by government of Nagaland in 2009, attaining 2(f) for the college, and many others.  Speeches were delivered by Mikha Kenye, president CPO, Puneru Rose; Head GB & former board member, Neikhwetso Mero, president, PTA Association PGCP, Reka Mero, president Alumni Association, EGF Pfutsero and the PGCSU student executive. Cognizance messages were sent by Neiba Kronu, Chotisuh Sazo, Thenucho Tunyi, Kewekhape Therie, Deo Nukhu, former principals Dr. Stephen Lotha and Dr. Watijungshi Jamir. 

Dr. Moanochet Longchar, principal PGCP gave a brief remark about the outgoing vice-principal in the session chaired by Tavezo Theluo assistant professor. Singsit had served the college for the past 35 years. Programme ended with the college anthem “Meliora” written by the vice principal T.L.Singsit. Rev. Dzuthohu Kezo, pastor, Kikruma Baptist Church gave the benediction. Guests included administration, public organization, former board members, stake holders, parent-teacher association, alumni, public leaders and well-wishers graced the farewell programme.

 

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