Nagaland: 79th CSU general conference from today

The 79th General Conference of the Chakhesang Students Union (CSU) will be held from February 3 to 5, 2025 at Zuketsa in Phek district under the theme “Nurturing identity through knowledge and culture.”
Former minister Neiba Kronu will attend as the introductory guest at the opening session on February 3 at 4 p.m. Greetings will be shared by Gihuka Zhimo, president of the All Sumi Students Union (SKK). The programme will be led by CSU tribunal Rite Khutsoh, while the welcome note will be delivered by Kupelhi Losou, convenor of the LOC. CSU general secretary Kuzoto Swuro will present the general secretary’s report, and CSU vice president Povozo Soho will introduce the CSU units. Chakhesang Women Welfare Society will make a presentation on traditional attire. The session will be followed by the CSU union assembly at 6 p.m.
Deputy Chief Minister T.R. Zeliang will be the inaugural guest on February 4, with Kudecho Khamo, advisor for CAWD & Taxes, as guest of honour. L. Dikho, MLA of the 48 Mao Assembly Constituency, Manipur, will be the cultural guest on the same day, while Zhothisa Dawhuo, secretary of Women Resources Development, Government of Nagaland, will attend as valedictory guest on February 5.
Dr. Neisatuo Mero, MLA of the 16th Pfutsero Assembly Constituency, will be the special guest for the 67th general session of the Zuketsa Students Union (ZSU) on February 5. A discussion on “Indo-Naga Political Talks: The vision and its prospects” will be held on February 4 with panellists Lt. Col. (Retd.) Neipfupe (Ape) Venuh, member of the Collective Leadership, NSCN/GPRN; Alezo Venuh, Ato Kilonser, GPRN/NSCN (U); and Acüyi Vadeo, joint secretary, NNC. Dr. Neingulo Krome, secretary general of NPMHR, will moderate the session.
Neichute Doulo, CEO of Entrepreneurs Associates, and Vekhohu Puro, EAC, Peren Headquarters, will serve as resource persons for seminars on entrepreneurship and competitive examinations respectively.
Greetings will also be shared by Mteisuding Heraang, president of the Naga Students’ Federation (NSF); Pfokrehrii Matekho Pekosii, president of the Mao Students Union (MSU); and Rongley Leyri, president of the Pochury Students Union (PSU). Donald V. Thabah, general secretary of the Khasi Students Union (KSU), will deliver the solidarity message, while Vezuhu Keyho, president of the Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO), will exhort the gathering during the inaugural session.