With the aim of promoting unity and understanding amongst the villages in Wozhuro range under Wokha district, a common platform under the name and style of “Wozhuro Range Public Organization (WRPO)” was launched today at Wozhuro. The range comprises of five villages — Shaki, Phiro, Sankiton, Meriyan, Totsü.
WRPO aims to uplift the area through developmental works and programmes, mobilize resources to improvise the living standard and eradicate problems, organize sense of awareness for promotion and progress of the community and to preserve, protect the culture and traditions.
Releasing the WRPO constitution, the commissioner secretary home, Woben Lotha, said the five villages have struggled in many ways owing to non-existence of the common platform.
He expressed hope that the launching of WRPO would prevent unwanted elements, which the villagers have come across in the past. Lotha appealed to the gathering to understand the responsibilities of forming the organization and also requested them extend full cooperation to strengthen WPRO.
Speaking on behalf of five villages and three towns, WWRU chairman, Myingthungo Khuvung, appealed to all to set aside personal differences and extend full support to the newly launched WPRO.
Newly elected chairman of WRPO, Yanrenthung Patton, in his acceptance speech, sought cooperation and support from the five villages. He said changes would take only place with unity and support of the people.
Patton also welcomed corrections, suggestions and constructive criticisms to take WRPO forward.
Dimapur Worhuro Range Union (DWRU) chairman, James Jungio, highlighted the aims and objectives of WRPO.
The members present at the meeting also unanimously accepted the five resolution of WRPO read out by seasonal secretary, Dr. Thungjamo Tsopoe.
Phiro Baptist church Pastor Thungjanshio Odyuo dedicated the new team of office bearers headed by Yanrenthung Patton as chairman, Pisamo Ovung as secretary general, one vice-president each from Wokha, Wozhuro, Kohima and Dimapur, Lanthamo Tsopoe as treasurer, Bichamo Khuvung as finance secretary, Thungarhomo Thungoe as cultural secretary and Zubemo Tsanglao as press secretary.
More than 800 WRPO members from Wokha, Kohima, Dimapur and five villages attended the launching programme.