The 28th biennial conference of Saptiqa Area Students’ Union (SASU) was held on Friday at Shena New Village.
Agriculture Production Commissioner (APC) Nagaland ,Y.Kikheto Sema, who graced the event as special guest called upon the youth to understand the values of life brought about through the knowledge gained from parents and elders during one’s growing stage of life.
He said that students of today should deviate from having negative thoughts on education but should understand which way they should tread and what profession they should aim for. He said that the knowledge gained from parents and elders during the early stages of education such as showing respect to teachers and elders, looking to God for wisdom and guidance are some of the important values which should never be forgotten but should be carried on till lifetime. Dwelling on the importance of education, the APC said that about 50 percent of the State’s salary component is being spent on Education and Police Departments which shows the Government’s concern over human resource development and the security of its people. He therefore called upon the students to make optimum advantage of the Government’s concerns and have a positive frame of mind as they progress towards achieving greater goals in their lives. He called upon the parents to nurture and advise their children with positive guidance stating that the fruit of a tree is known from the seed that is sown.
Stating that the COVID-19 pandemic has changed the entire manner of lives with social and economy being the hardest hit, Kikheto said that Nagas, especially the youth, should also look towards survival by doing labour and earning their livelihood.
The special guest acknowledged the pioneers and prominent leaders from Saptiqa area who have made significant contributions in various fields for development and progress of Nagaland State as well as for Zunheboto district. Earlier, upon arrival, the special guest unfurled the conference flag. The APC was accompanied by host of dignitaries, officers and prominent leaders from Saptiqa Area. Inakha Achumi, head G.B Shena New extended greetings while N.K. Naga, Bollywood playback singer presented special song during the inaugural session of the conference. Cultural presentations including Aphilo Kuwo by SOKK, Saulele by UKK, Lejole by SPKK and Thighale by SNKK were performed during the inaugural session. Hekato T Achumi delivered the presidential address while Hekuto Kits proposed the vote of thanks.