Government Industrial Training Institute (GITI) Kohima hosted its 2nd Convocation program on September 19 at the Drawing Hall within the GITI Complex. A DIRP report informed that the event was graced by the Kovi Meyase, Additional Secretary & Ex-Officio Director of Employment, Skill & Entrepreneurship, as guest of honor.
In his speech, Meyase congratulated all the successful candidates and urged them to take immense pride in their accomplishments and emphasized the importance of honesty and hard work in securing employment.
Taking note on the alarming unemployment rate among youths in the state, Meyase encouraged the graduates to broaden their horizons beyond white-collar jobs and venture into different fields and be willing to take risks in their pursuit of employment.
He also underscored the significance of their diplomas, reminding them that they would remain mere pieces of paper without proactive steps toward gainful employment.
Delivering welcome address, Er. Enchiba Longkumer, Principal of GITI Kohima, congratulated all the candidates for successfully completing their courses and expressed gratitude to the faculty for their dedication in nurturing responsible citizens.
Longkumer also recognized and congratulated the meritorious students who excelled in their respective trades, including Redeem Mahg in the Carpenter trade with 85.67%, Liche Kupa in the Mechanic Diesel trade with 85%, Chumbenthung in the Plumber trade with an impressive 93.16%, and Kevilenuo Rupre-o in the Cutting & Sewing trade with 89.60%.
The program featured a variety of activities, including comparisons by Seyiekhrienuo and Kezhangunuo, an address from teaching faculty member Lhouneilie Zatsu and a musical performance titled “Time of Our Life” by Nuhulu Rhakho.
A commissioning prayer was offered by Dr. Ruokuovilie Sachu from Khedi Baptist Church, and valedictory speech was delivered by Liche Kupa.
Government ITI Phek: The convocation ceremony of all trainees of Government ITI Phek was conducted on September 19. SP Phek Dr. Pritpal Kaur graced the event as special guest and Sahil, MGN Fellowship, as special invite.
Kaur lightened the lamp and encouraged all the passed out students to pursue their dreams with determination and hard work instead of indulging in drugs or intoxicants.
She also presented the certificates to them.
Sahil in spoke on district skill committee, various government policies and schemes.
Earlier, welcome address was delivered by Imchen Ao, principal ITI and the programme began with an invocation by Nokhulu, faculty ITI which was chaired by Itolang, faculty ITI.
Wewude, carpenter trainee delivered speech on behalf of outgoing trainees and Adoveyi, pronounced the vote of thanks.