NU inaugurates new academic building

Nagaland University inaugurated a new academic building for the Department of Education and Department of Teacher Education at its Kohima Campus, Meriema, on July 14. The building was inaugurated by Vice-Chancellor Prof. Jagadish Kumar Patnaik in the presence of Pro Vice-Chancellor Kohima Campus Prof. N. Venuh, Pro Vice-Chancellor Medziphema Campus Prof. Dipak Sinha, Registrar Dr. Abemo, deans, finance officer, university engineers, and heads of departments.
In his address, Prof. Patnaik reflected on the university’s 30-year journey, noting that while new departments have been added, infrastructure development had lagged. He praised Prof. Buno Zetsuvi for her efforts in pushing for campus development and affirmed that funds are now being effectively utilized.
He encouraged students to strive for excellence and sincerity, stating that “money is not a problem when it comes to enhancing education.” He emphasized the need for quality infrastructure and a strong sense of belonging among students and faculty.
Prof. N. Venuh shared that the building had been under construction for eight years and faced several challenges.
He also announced the approval of a conference hall and expressed hope that the long-awaited auditorium for Kohima Campus would be realized soon. He urged students and faculty to care for the new facilities and foster a positive environment.
Earlier, the program was chaired by Head of the Department of Education, Prof. Lungsang Zeliang, with an invocation by Prof. Buno Zetsuvi, chairperson of the Construction Monitoring Committee.