Neisatuo Colony thanksgiving for official recognition

Commemorating the recognition of Neisatuo Colony, the first dedication and thanksgiving programme was held at NeingulieMemorial High School ground, here, Thursday.
Speaking at the programme as special guest, chief editor of Nagaland Post, Geoffrey Yaden said that the day was significant for two main reasons- the thanksgiving for the official recognition of Neisatuo Colony and the day also being the 83rd birth anniversary of its pioneer late Neisatuo Keditsu.
On the official recognition of the colony, the special guest said though it came late, after several decades, yet it was in keeping with the saying ‘better late than never’.
He described late Neisatuo as a big hearted, a down-to-earth person who treated everyone equally.
As one among several other noted Naga pioneers of Dimapur, he said late Neisatuo contributed much to society to the best of his ability. Under the stewardship of late Neisatuo, the colony gradually developed and later Neingulie Memorial School was established and continues to provide standard education to children, mostly from the weaker economic sections, both within and beyond the colony.
He also expressed the hope that the school becomes a premier educational institution and that in the days to come, a college will also come up in the colony to provide practical skills to both students within and beyond the colony.
The special guest expressed happiness at the role played by the upcoming – United Nagamese Baptist Church- supported by late Neisatuo’s sister Dolly and her husband Thungbemo and expressed the hope that the church will also expand its focus on combating social problems by creating awareness on good parenting among residents.
In conclusion, Geoffrey Yaden suggested that the celebration and thanksgiving for official recognition of Neisatuo Colony may be named as ‘First Neisatuo Day’ and subsequently as ‘Second Neisatuo Day’ in 2023 and so on.
He also ventured to offer his services if needed with regard to awareness and empowerment programme for the benefit of the colony residents.
Short speeches were also delivered by colony ex-GB Lepshi Ao and former president of Naga Council Dimapur Savi Liegise.
Earlier, a dedicatory prayer was offered by Town Baptist Church Dimapur, pastor Vilodi Sakhrie, invocation by Hoili, special number was presented by United Nagamese Baptist Church (UNBC), Neisatuo colony.
An impressive Tae Kwon-Do display was presented by the youth of Neisatuo Colony.
The programme was chaired by Neisatuo colony chairman Lezovor Keditsu and welcome address was delivered by GB Neisatuo colony Nilo Gonmei.
Later, vote of thanks was proposed by Dr. Kezevituo Keditsu and benediction by Abeni Khuvung pastor UNBC, Neisatuo Colony.
Several other dignitaries attended including Neiphrezo Kedistu former MLA, chairman Chekiye village Hukavi Zhimomi, Dr. Toshevi Keditsu, besides many prominent leaders of various colonies.