On February 13, a landmark dialogue was convened in Mekokla Village between the Mekokla Women Hoho (Eloi Ekhung), village elders, and school educators. The meeting was driven by a singular mission: to revitalize the village through the transformative power of education.
With the Mekokla Students’ Union (MSU) Platinum Jubilee approaching in December 2026, the community stands at a critical crossroads.
The Eloi Ekhung firmly believes that true progress is inextricably linked to the quality of education. Teachers are the architects of society; through effective leadership and values, they possess the power to shape not only individual students but the entire socio-economic fabric of the village.
The meeting featured powerful advocacy from Shumbeno Yanthan, Secretary of the Eloi Ekhung and a retired teacher. She shared her deep concern that a decline in teaching standards directly threatens the school’s survival. “A teacher’s neglect can destroy a child’s potential forever,” she stated, warning that low enrollment caused by poor performance may lead the government to close the school entirely.
This call for excellence was echoed by village elder and village council GB, Chumdemo Ezung and Village Council member, Peter Yanthan. They reminded educators that they are the village’s ultimate role models, emphasizing that punctuality and professional ethics are not merely requirements, but a vital service to society.
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In response, Mhonbemo James Yanthan, Headmaster of the Government High School, expressed gratitude for the Eloi Ekhung’s proactive leadership. He encouraged the Women Hoho to maintain a regular presence at the school to foster a disciplined work culture. Crucially, the Headmaster called for unified action against non-committed teachers for the greater good of the village.
In a deeply concerning turn of events, though a formal notification was sent to all teachers, majority of the teachers did not attend the meeting despite the academic session in Mekokla already being underway.
The Eloi Ekhung urged all school authorities and educators to embrace their duties with the highest degree of sincerity.
The meeting concluded with a vote of thanks delivered by Adeno Rosy Kikon, reaffirming the Hoho’s commitment to overseeing the future of education in Mekokla.
