Minister for Planning & Coordination, Land Revenue and Parliamentary Affairs, Neiba Kronu on Monday, inaugurated common water reservoir tank for Khezhakeno village and Leshemi village at Dzühari/Dzühako (Chahako) under Phek district.
In a press release, PS to minister, Welete Kapfo informed that while speaking at the programme, Kronu said the common water reservoir tank was inaugurated “for peace and prosperity”.
Expressing happiness over the coming together of Leshemi and Khezhakeno village with mutual understanding, the minister asked Chakhesang Public Organisation (CPO) to spread this positive development to other villages for peaceful existence.
He also acknowledged everyone for their efforts “in settling the decade old conflict between Leshemi and Khezhakeno.”
In his speech, CPO president Vezuhü Keyho also appreciated the wisdom of the two villages, Neiba Kronu, district administration, church leaders and past CPO officials for their efforts in resolving the decades-old dispute.
“Every problem has its own solution but the best way is mutual understanding and love, which has been displayed by the two villages,” he stated.
Meanwhile, Phek deputy commissioner (DC) Razouvolie Dozo also stressed on the need to maintain good relationships with immediate neighbours.
He expressed optimism that the two villages would continue to uphold the good things that arrived in the inauguration of the water reservoir for peace and progress in the long run.
Further, expressing happiness to learn that the leaders of the two villages have agreed to coexist peacefully, the DC cautioned that any unwanted element damaging the common reservoir would be seriously dealt with by the administration.
Speaking on behalf of Khezhakeno village, Khezhakeno Youth Organisation (KYO) president, Lhouvetsho Pfüno appealed to both the villages to forgive each other for past mistakes and said “let this day be a start towards the beginning of a new era of peaceful coexistence between the two villages.”
SP Phek Vesupra Kezo, Leshemi Village Council chairman, Ngupelo Lasushe and Tenyimi Public Organization (TPO) president Timikha Koza also delivered short speeches at the inaugural programme.
Earlier, the programme was chaired by Pfütsero additional deputy commissioner (ADC) Japheth Woch, dedicatory prayer was offered by Chakhesang Baptist Church Council (CBCC) executive secretary Rev. Khrotso Mero, Leshemi village presented folk tune while vote of thanks was proposed by Pfütsero Town Welfare Committee convenor Mezelo Lomi.
The programme was also attended by Chakhesang Mothers’ Association.
The two villages will now share water from the common reservoir tank following the peaceful resolution of their decades-old conflict between the two villages, the release informed.