Nagaland’s Advisor for CAWD and Taxes, Kudecho Khamo on Thursday inaugurated the Additional Deputy Commissioner’s Office Complex at Akuluto Town in the presence of Advisor Kazheto Kinimi.
Addressing the inaugural programme, Khamo appreciated the dynamic leadership of Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for his people-centric and visionary endeavours, under which many developments are taking place in various parts of the state.
He also commended the leadership of Advisor Kazheto Kinimi for the many developments taking place in the area under his vision for Akuluto sub-division, despite the State government’s meagre funds. He hailed Kinimi as a man of few words but an action-oriented leader who is seasoned and mature, working with a visionary approach for the Naga society.
He also appreciated the Akuluto public for electing a leader from a constituency that has produced a Chief Minister, Deputy Chief Minister, and other prominent leaders.
He appreciated contractor Toika Kinimi, Proprietor of M/s Start Agency, and the officials of CAWD led by Assistant Chief Engineer (ACE) Sungtiba Amer for working in cohesion for the successful completion of the project. He expressed hope that the building would serve the best interests of the people and contribute to growth and development. He also acknowledged the landowners for their cooperation during the construction of the new ADC Office Complex at Akuluto Town.
Khamo stated that it is high time for the Nagas to unite and called for collective efforts to maintain peace and tranquility to ensure development, adding that peace is essential for the progress of the state.
Highlighting that India as a nation is resolute in achieving Viksit Bharat—meaning “Develop India”—by 2047, Khamo stated that Nagaland is also working in that direction. He emphasized the need to develop Akuluto, Zunheboto, and Nagaland as a whole, beginning at the level of each family and individual, requiring collective and participatory efforts to work with the government.
Reiterating his initiative for the Chozuba Assembly Constituency—One Family, One Project; One Family, One Entrepreneur; and One Family, One Prayer—he urged the 17 villages and two towns under the Akuluto Constituency to join the movement for “One Village, One Crop,” which the government is promoting to realise the full economic potential and growth of the region through the Agri and Allied strengths of the people.
To achieve this, he stressed the need for government officials, public leaders, and Church leaders to spread the message and disseminate the initiative to the grassroots.
Pointing out that the Chakhesang–Sumi brotherhood is not based on any human reasoning but is divinely ordained, Khamo emphasized the need for the younger generation to strengthen this bond and uphold its spirit to move forward.
Furthermore, the Advisor noted that there are many government buildings under construction, which may not be possible to complete all at once, but assured that the government will take them up at all levels in a phase-wise manner.
Additionally, Khamo urged the public to treat the newly inaugurated office building as public property and called for collective responsibility to care for and safeguard the facility.
Guest of Honour for the occasion, Advisor for Animal Husbandry and Veterinary Services, Kazheto Kinimi, in his speech, acknowledged MLA and Advisor Kudecho Khamo for inaugurating the newly constructed ADC Office Complex at Akuluto.
He appreciated the department for its constant support in providing necessary funding, which transformed this long-awaited aspiration into reality. He also commended the contractor for executing the work with exceptional diligence and timely completion.
Kinimi expressed gratitude to Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio for his constant support toward developmental activities in the Akuluto Assembly Constituency.
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He said the new office stands as a symbol of progress for the people of the region, adding that such infrastructure will enhance administrative efficiency, strengthen governance, and open wider avenues for growth.
Kinimi called upon the public to protect, value, and celebrate the new facility as it is a public asset.
The technical report was presented by Er Sungtiba Amer, Assistant Chief Engineer (ACE), CAWD, Office of the Commissioner, Nagaland. He informed that the building was conceptualised as per the requirements of the department, incorporating all necessary facilities—fulfilling a long-felt need of the denizens of Akuluto Sub-Division under Zunheboto District.
He highlighted that construction began in July 2021 and was completed in May 2025, with Toika Kinimi, Proprietor of M/s Start Agency, as the contractor, at a cost of INR 7,81,84,380. The building is a G+2 storied RCC structure with a total plinth area of 16,510.97 sq. ft.
Amer informed that the building would house six departments: Ground Floor- Rural Development Department, PWD (R&B) Department, kitchen, canteen, and two common washrooms; First Floor- ADC’s Room, EAC’s Room, SDO (Civil)’s Room, Conference Hall, Accounts Branch, IPR Department, Soil & Water Conservation Department, and two common washrooms. Second Floor- Social Welfare Department, FCS Department, and two common washrooms
Short speeches were delivered by Vieketoulie Metha, EAC VK, and T Toniho Chophi, Akuluto Area Gaonbura Association.
The programme, led by Tiayanger Jamir, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Akuluto, began with an invocation and dedicatory prayer offered by Akheto Awomi, Pastor, Akuluto Town Baptist Church (Aizuto). A special song was presented by Sumi Baptist Church, Akuluto (SBAK Nito Mount).
