Parliamentary secretary for Irrigation and Flood Control, Jacob Zhimomi has encouraged students to take up development rather than opting for government services as employment opportunities under government of Nagaland has also reached a saturation point.
He was speaking at the inaugural session of Western Sumi Students’ Union (WSSU) 37th general conference held under the theme “progressive generation” and hosted by Niuland Area Students Union (NASU) at Niuland, Saturday.
Deliberating on the concept of dignity of labour, Jacob asked students to set examples for others to emulate adding that it was worth doing even the most humble job with full dedication.
Stressing on the importance of education, he said wisdom is God gifted but even to apply wisdom for rightful purpose one need to be well educated.
Jacob encouraged the students to make best use of their youth and asked them to equip themselves so as to contribute towards the progress of the society. He also encouraged them to get quality education and at the same time to be humble and make positive contributions.
Urging students not to breed any negative and selfish attitudes, Jacob cautioned that such attitude would destroy the fabric of peaceful and progressive society. He asked them to be God fearing and inculcate good virtues of life.
Reminding the gathering about the vital role of the parents, he termed parent-children relationship as very important and that with proper guidance and monitoring with right mindset, parents make great impact in a child’s life.
Pastor & chairman AACLF, Dr. Vitoyi Rochill blessed the conference with invocation, while president WSSU, Atokiho Sumi delivered the presidential address.
Greeting was brought by president SKK, Ninoto Awomi and vote of thanks was delivered by advisor WSSU, Er. Khevishe Yeptho.
The inaugural session also witnessed traditional couple show by WSSU units, cultural regale and cultural competitions.
The first session of the conference was held on January 29 with president SOUD, Er. Ghukhui Zhimomi as the guest, while assistant professor, department of political science, Zunheboto Government College, G.Phukato Sema was the resource person.
The conference would culminate on January 31 with Director YouthNet, Hekani Jakhalu as the morning session speaker, while in the evening session guest of honour, secretary (finance department) Y.Kikheto Sema (IAS) would give the valedictory speech.