Correspondent
WOKHA, JUL 25 (NPN): Niropen Colony Women Organisation celebrated its Silver Jubilee on Saturday at Industrial Training Institute (ITI), Wokha, under the theme “Lead in Truth.”
Ward 15 Wokha Town Councillor Hapenthung Ezung attended the programme as special guest, while Lotha Eloe Hoho president Thungbeni Ngullie delivered the keynote address.
Congratulating the organisation on completing 25 years of service, Ezung said truth and integrity must remain the foundation of leadership and community service. He urged members to continue serving with sincerity, humility and compassion, while inspiring the younger generation through their actions. He also encouraged unity and collective contribution towards welfare and development.
Speaking on the theme, Ngullie stressed that leading in truth requires courage, honesty and accountability. She observed that honesty builds trust and strengthens relationships, making truth the foundation of strong families and communities. She also spoke against prevailing social evils, urging people to uphold moral values and integrity in daily life.
Highlighting financial literacy, Ngullie encouraged women to acquire knowledge of financial planning, savings and investments, noting that financially empowered women strengthen families and contribute meaningfully to society.
The programme began with a silent prayer in remembrance of departed members, followed by invocation from Orensali Humtsoe. Zuchano C. Ezung delivered the welcome address, while Renchumi E. Ezung presented a brief history of the organisation. Greetings were conveyed by N. Samuel Ezung on behalf of Niropen Council, and Stephen Nyanthung Ezung, Catechist of St. Peter’s Campus Church, offered a prayer for blessings.
The special guest also released the Silver Jubilee Souvenir. The programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Z. Teresa Ezung.
Founded in 2001, Niropen Yankho Eloe Ekhüng commemorated 25 years of service and community engagement through the jubilee celebration.