WCSU Golden Jubilee: Jacob stresses on unity of Nagas

PHE minister Jacob Zhimomi expressed concern over the disintegration and lack of unity among the Nagas and therefore stressed on the need for Nagas to be united as one people.
As long as there was prevalence of separatist movements basing on tribalism and superiority complex, the long-cherished desire of an inclusive, honourable and permanent settlement of Naga political issue would remain a distant dream, he said.
Speaking at Western Chakhesang Students’ Union (WCSU) golden jubilee celebration programme on under the theme “Pressing towards a vibrant sustainable future” at WCBCC Mission Centre, 7th Mile, Chümoukedima on Tuesday, Jacob appealed to Nagas to come together as one, seek forgiveness from God and serve one another with love and harmony. “We all need to re- examine ourselves and work towards uniting our people and not become divided further,” he underlined.
Jacob also called upon the people to start contributing to the society as stakeholders, reiterating that the government could not be solely blamed for every problem that existed in the society today. He pointed out that out of the approximate 20 lakh population in the State, around one lakh were government employees. This he claimed was reason why the State exchequer was being drained towards paying salaries, resulting in huge budget deficit that ultimately led to the slow pace of development work.
On the upcoming Assembly election, he maintained that election was a constitutional obligation, but added that in the event of election in early 2023, development works for good education, healthcare, electricity, water supply, etc, could not be stopped. Hence, he said public mandate was required to carry forth various development works. He also sought public support to move ahead with a vision to serve and take the State towards peace, progress and prosperity. He further urged students to inculcate the habit of discipline and obedience as it was the first virtue towards a productive career. “Student life is a state of preparation as upcoming leaders of our society,” he stated.
Good governance need of the hour: Therie
Asserting good governance was the need of the hour, NPCC president K Therie stressed that it was everyone’s responsibility to ensure good governance by stopping to trade allegations against each other and start taking responsibility.
He urged people of the State to elect their representatives responsibly in the upcoming Assembly election not for their own benefit, but for the benefits of the society, the future generation and the State.
Therie lamented that Nagaland was in doldrums today because the people could not decide their own future and were depending on others. He wondered if Nagas could not decide their own future and protect their integrity, how could peace be ensured in the land and lives protected. He appealed to youth of the State not to get involved in proxy voting and pointed out that it was because of such practices that the Church need to get involved and talk about clean election.
Narrating the process how “anghs” – who would never claim themselves worthy of the position and took the responsibility with humility and honesty – were selected in the past, he remarked that it was shameful how people of the State today fought for positions in village councils and other bodies, which he claimed was not part of Naga culture. He emphasised that Nagas should set an example of diversity and unity and show the world that they were different.
Speeches were also delivered by Chakhesang Students’ Union (CSU) president Avezo Kevin Kapo and Western Chakhesang Hoho (WCH) general secretary Zasekhoyi Ringa. The dedicatory prayer was proposed by Chakhesang Baptist Church (CBC) Diphupar senior pastor Rev Dr Vezopa Tetseo, which was followed by unveiling of jubilee monolith by the special guest and jubilee souvenir was released by guest of honour.