Kuda Village ‘A’ Khel celebrated its 75th anniversary, the Platinum Jubilee, at the Jotsoma Community Hall on November 7, with a grand event highlighting the village’s history, progress and community spirit.
A press release from member Media Committee, Kuda Village ‘A’ Khel, Visimetuo Nagi informed that the programme commenced with the unveiling of two monoliths: the Jubilee Monolith by president of the Angami Baptist Church Council (ABCC), Rev. Savito Nagi, and the Pioneer’s Monolith by Thejazelhou Peseyie, youngest son of the late Dr. Üzelie Peseyie, a pioneer of the village.
The guest speaker, Nibu Nagi, a prominent businessman and proprietor of N.N. Nagi School, in his keynote speech recounted the origins of Kuda Village ‘A’ Khel and lauded the vision of its early leaders.
In a heartfelt tribute, Nagi honored Lt. Dr. Üzelie Peseyie, one of the village’s pioneers and a trailblazer among the Nagas. Dr. Peseyie, an educated individual who studied in Shillong and traversed from Kohima to Dimapur on foot during his youth, played a pivotal role in the village’s development.
He encouraged villagers to explore economic opportunities in Dimapur, which eventually led to the establishment of the Jotsoma Farmer’s Cooperative Society in 1963.
Nagi praised the resilience and unity of the village, urging the current generation to uphold these values for continued progress and harmony.
The programme was chaired by chairman of Kuda Village, Vikie Nagi; invocation by Vizieto Nagi; welcome address by convener of the Planning Committee, Neingusie Nagi; release of the Jubilee Souvenir by pastor of Seithekiema ‘A’ Baptist Church, Kelezhalie Nagi; greetings were delivered by notable figures, including head GB Thepfuko Nagi, deacon Khrieselie Nakhro, and assistant commissioner Kelevituo Nisa. Special performances by the youth of Kuda ‘A’ Khel and staff of N.N. Nagi School enlivened the celebrations. The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Khrienilie Nagi and a benediction by professor Rokoneituo Nakhro, followed by a jubilee feast.