Parliamentary secretary for irrigation and flood control and election, Y. Vikheho Swu, inaugurated the newly recognized village Laza-Phuyeqa on June 7.
Speaking before the villagers, Vikheho said that the village recognition became a reality because of the bold decision taken by the State’s former chief minister Neiphiu Rio and also extended gratitude to former home minister Kaito Aye for his effort in getting the recognition.
He also said that all these were possible because of the stable DAN government and at the same time reiterated the government’s policy of tourism by adding that Laza-Phuyeqa has vast potential to develop “eco-tourism” by preserving forest, wild animals and river products.
Vikheho also requested the villages to maintain traditional relationships with the neighbouring villages
The village council also submitted a representation to the chief guest for construction of road, electrification, water pipes and also the immediate repairing of the hanging bridge which serves as a lifeline between the parental villages Lizami and Laza-Phuyeqa for which he assured them to construct road from Ghathashi via Chishiqa.
With regard to the water supply, the parliamentary secretary stressed on suitability of water source and for the hanging bridge, he said that as of now it had no plan in the government programme but at the same time assured them of repairing it at the earliest.
He further exhorted the villagers to keep their identical products so that it would attract the visitors in future.
The inaugural programme which was chaired by Simon Tuyi started with an invocation by senior pastor, Lazami Village Baptist Church, Rev. Pikuto, Er. Pukhato Tena on behalf of the village council welcomed the chief guest, dignitaries and invitees.
Village formation and recognition records were highlighted by GB Xukiye while Rev. Fr. Vinato Justin (OFM) blessed the monolith.
Vote of thanks was proposed by village chairman, T. Alho Swu, and benediction was pronounced by Local Catechist, Lazami village, Ahoshe Dominic.
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