NGHSSEA appeals to call off agitation

Expressing concern over the proposed total cease work called by the All Nagaland School Teachers’ Association (ANSTA), Nagaland Secondary Field Officers’ Forum (NSSFOF) and Nagaland School Education Administrative Officers’ Association (NSEAOA), the Nagaland Government Higher Secondary School Employees’ Association (NGHSSEA) has appealed to the three associations to re- consider their decision in the greater interest of the student community. It said as educators, students’ career should in no way be compromised while trying to fulfill our vested interests/ objectives.
NGHSSEA president Kelhikha Kenye, vice president Liyalo Apon, publicity secretary Visezothakro and finance secretary Dr. Bijano Murry stated that aggressive approach would seriously hamper the education process in the state as large sections of the Naga society who are economically weaker are dependent on the government schools for education. In this regard, it has urged the department/ government to stand firm to protect and preserve the sanctity of the department and its policy.
It said the recent agitation called by the three organizations in the midst of HSLC and HSSLC Examination raised a serious question pertaining to  teacher’s responsibility and commitment towards quality education. As such, it said the ‘total cease work’ called by the three associations should be viewed seriously by the department of school education in particular and public in general.
NGHSSEA believe that the ‘’New Staffing Pattern” of the education department is for the good of the department and students as it would save large amount of public money and partially solve the problem of teacher shortage in the government schools. It said aggressive opposition to government policy might become counter-productive to the department in the long run.
Meanwhile, NGHSSEA has appreciated the decision taken by All Nagaland Primary Graduate Teachers’ Association not to participate in the agitation call made by ANSTA, NSEAOA and NSSFOF from March 2. It has informed all its members to abstain from the agitation but to extend all possible help to the students and the department.