Emphasing that unity was conducive to progress, Nagaland governor Nikhil Kumar Friday said people of Nagaland would be on the right track for permanent and stable peace in the state if they stood united.
Kumar said this while speaking at a musical evening organized Friday by the Indian Red Cross Society Nagaland (IRCSN) state branch here at the State Academy Hall Kohima to commemorate the 62nd anniversary of the Geneva Convention.
Stressing on the need for peace for advancement, the governor said people needed to learn from the noble aspects of the ICRC and project a peaceful state in Nagaland.
Describing the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) as an “extremely noble organization”, Nikhil Kumar said he personally aspired to learn the “spirit of compassion” which the IRCS imparted on people to serve humanity.
He said though there existed internal differences between various sections of the Naga society, yet the spirit of compassion that came naturally to Nagas, impressed him most
Kumar pointed out that this compassion was best displayed during the state’s annual Hornbill Festival where all tribes and communities unified in one platform while exhibiting their rich traditional culture.
He expressed hope that the ICRC segment in Nagaland (the IRCSN) led by minister for Health & Family Welfare Küzholüzo (Azo) Nienu would utilize humanitarian approach in making the Red Cross experience successful in the state. He also complimented musicians and participants and members of the IRCSN and the department for organizing the musical event.
The Governor, on the occasion, also released a music album ‘Mapo Evie’ of IRCSN managing committee member & deputy secretary finance department Kevekha Kevin Zehol.
Earlier, minister for Health & Family Welfare Azo Nienu, chairman IRCSN managing committee delivered the welcome address while guest of honour of the evening Francois Stamm, ICRC New Delhi head of regional delegation spoke on the significance of the day.
ICRC New Delhi Cooperation Coordinator Paul Keek described the role of the Junior and Youth Red Cross (JRC and YRC). Keen said the JRC and YRC division currently focused on voluntary service. He said JRC volunteers were recruited and trained to face missions and JRC was already functional in various schools and colleges in Nagaland . Keen said volunteers would be trained in basic skills and expressed the hope that the project would soon spread to all districts of the state.
Musicians and performers included Kevin Zehol, Chakhesang Baptist Church MH Kohima choir, NSACS ambassador Kenei Chale, Shürhoselie Yaotsu, DGP band and Thronseti Sangtam. NKVIB chairman and advisor MTF and MLA Dr. Nicky Kire also presented a special song on the occasion.
A host of dignitaries attended the programme including Kiyaneilie, Speaker NLA, additional chief secretary and commissioner Nagaland Banuo Jamir, CIC Lalhuma, DGP K. Kire, advisor IT & C MLA Vikho-o Yhoshü among others.
The Red Cross was founded by Henry Dunant in 1862 and the latter led to the First Geneva Convention, which comprised of four treaties and three protocols. The treaties of 1949 were ratified, in whole or with reservations, by 194 countries.
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